deoperculate

adjective

de·operculate | \ ¦dē+\

Definition of deoperculate

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : lacking an operculum —used of the capsule of a moss or hepatic after the lid has fallen

2 : having an operculum that does not separate from the capsule —used of mosses

deoperculate

intransitive verb

de·oper·cu·late | \ ˌdēōˈpərkyəˌlāt\

-ed/-ing/-s

Definition of deoperculate (Entry 2 of 2)

: to shed or cast off the operculum —used of mosses and liverworts

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