mu·cro | \ ˈmyü-ˌkrō 
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\ plural mucrones\ myü-ˈkrō-(ˌ)nēz \
\Definition of mucro
: an abrupt sharp terminal point or tip or process (as of a leaf)
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mucronate \ ˈmyü-krə-ˌnāt \ adjective
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mucro
nounmu·cro | \ ˈmyü-ˌkrō \
\ plural mucrones\ myü-ˈkrō-(ˌ)nēz \
\Medical Definition of mucro
: an abrupt sharp terminal point or tip or process
Other Words from mucro
mucronate \ ˈmyü-krə-ˌnāt \ adjective
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The first known use of mucro was in 1646
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