Calamostachys
noun
Cal·a·mos·ta·chys
\ˌkaləˈmästəkə̇s\
Definition of Calamostachys
: a genus of Carboniferous fossil plants (family Calamariaceae) with cone-shaped fructifications and peltate sporophylls
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Origin and Etymology of calamostachys
New Latin, from calam- + Greek stachys ear of grain; akin to Old English stingan to sting — more at sting
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