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Word: Gemmule
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 19th century: from French, from Latin gemmula, diminutive of gemma ‘bud, jewel’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒɛmjuːl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a tough-coated dormant cluster of embryonic cells produced by a freshwater sponge for development in more favourable conditions.
Short Definition:tough-coated dormant cluster of embryonic cells produced by freshwater sponge for development in more favourable conditions
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