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mucro

noun mu·cro \ ˈmyü-ˌkrō \

Definition of mucro

plural mucrones play \myü-ˈkrō-(ˌ)nēz\
: an abrupt sharp terminal point or tip or process (as of a leaf)
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mucronate

play \ˈmyü-krə-ˌnāt\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of mucro

New Latin mucron-, mucro, from Latin, point, edge

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mucro

noun mu·cro \ ˈmyü-ˌkrō \

medical Definition of mucro

plural mucrones play \myü-ˈkrō-(ˌ)nēz\
: an abrupt sharp terminal point or tip or process
—

mucronate

play \ˈmyü-krə-ˌnāt\ adjective

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