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‖ retinospora Bot.|rɛtɪˈnɒspərə| [mod.L., from Gr. ῥητίνη resin + σπορά seed.] A variety of cypress, so called from the resinous channels with which the outer surface of the seeds is covered.
1882Garden 20 May 351/1 The Retinosporas as a class succeed better than any other Conifers under pot culture. 1895Daily News 28 Aug. 5/4 Magnificent retinosporas, 12 feet to 15 feet in height,..and many others have been lifted. |