ardella

noun

ar·​del·​la

ärˈdelə

plural ardellae

-ˈdelē

: any of the small dust-resembling apothecia of certain lichens

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, perhaps from Greek arda dirt (perhaps from ardein to water) + New Latin -ella; akin to Sanskrit varī water

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