trophophore
noun
troph·o·phore
ˈträfəˌfō(ə)r
plural -s
: one of the amoeboid cells that give rise to gemmules in a sponge
trophophorous adjective
trōˈfäf(ə)rəs
Word History
Etymology
troph- + -phore
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined above
- take a day off
- take a decision
- take a deep breath
- take a dim view
- take a dim view of
- take a drubbing
- take a dump
- take a fancy to
- take a firm line
- take a flier
- take a flying leap
- take a gamble
- take a hard pass
- take a high polish
- take a hike
- take a hint
- take a husband
- take a jab at
- take a joke
- take a leaf out of someone's book
- take a leak
- take a liking to
- take a load off
- take a load off (one's feet)
- take a load off one's feet