hysterothecium

noun

hys·​ter·​o·​the·​ci·​um

ˌhistərōˈthēs(h)ēəm

: a narrow elongated ascocarp opening at maturity by a narrow lengthwise slit

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from hyster- + -thecium

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Rhymes for hysterothecium

• paramecium