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Phymatodes

noun
Phy·​ma·​to·​des | \ ˌfīməˈtō(ˌ)dēz\

Definition of Phymatodes

: a genus of tropical ferns (family Polypodiaceae) in general resembling members of Polypodium but having fronds with many areolae, irregularly anastomosing veins, and free veinlets

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History and Etymology for Phymatodes

New Latin, from Latin phymat-, phyma + New Latin -odes

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