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pseudospermium

noun
pseu·do·sper·mi·um | \ ˌsüdōˈspərmēəm \
plural pseudospermia

Definition of pseudospermium 

: a small indehiscent seedlike fruit (as an achene)

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Other words from pseudospermium

pseudospermous \¦⸗⸗¦⸗məs \ adjective

History and Etymology for pseudospermium

New Latin, from pseud- + -spermium (from Greek sperma seed)

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