anthocerote

noun

an·​thoc·​er·​ote

anˈthäsəˌrōt

plural -s

: one of the Anthocerotaceae or of the Anthocerotales or Anthocerotes

anthocerotean

⸗¦⸗⸗¦rotēən

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Anthocerotaceae & Anthocerotales & Anthocerotes

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