spherula

noun

spheru·​la
ˈsfir(y)ələ,
-fer-
plural spherulae
-ˌlē,
-ˌlī
also spherulas
: a small spherical sponge spicule

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Late Latin sphaerula spherule

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“Spherula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spherula. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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