conule

noun

con·​ule
ˈkänᵊl,
-nyəl
plural -s
: one of the somewhat conical void elevations of the body surface of certain sponges
conulose
-nᵊlˌōs
-nyəˌlōs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin conulus, diminutive of Latin conus cone

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“Conule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conule. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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