Asconosa

plural noun

As·​co·​no·​sa
ˌaskəˈnōsə
: an order of Calcispongiae comprising simple asconoid sponges and others derived from this type compare leucetta

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from ascon entry 1 + -osa (neuter plural of Latin -osus -ose)

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“Asconosa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Asconosa. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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