lirella

noun

li·​rel·​la

lə̇ˈrelə,

lī-

plural -s

: an elongated apothecium in lichens that has a furrow along the middle

lirellate

-ˌlāt

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, diminutive of Latin lira furrow

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