thecaphore

noun — 2 senses

thecaphore

noun

Etymology From theca + -phore. Compare French thécaphore.

1

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A surface or organ bearing a theca, or covered with thecae.

2

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences A podogynium.

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