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单词 propagulum
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Definition of propagulum in English:

propagulum

noun prəʊˈpaɡjʊl(ə)m
Botany
  • A portion of a plant, lichen, etc., capable of giving rise to a new individual; specifically (a) (in a lichen) a fragment of the thallus capable of propagating the lichen.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Edward Smith (1759–1828), botanist. From scientific Latin propagulum from classical Latin propāgō shoot laid down in layering, runner + -ulum.

 
 

Definition of propagulum in US English:

propagulum

nounprəʊˈpaɡjʊl(ə)m
Botany
  • A portion of a plant, lichen, etc., capable of giving rise to a new individual; specifically (a) (in a lichen) a fragment of the thallus capable of propagating the lichen.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in James Edward Smith (1759–1828), botanist. From scientific Latin propagulum from classical Latin propāgō shoot laid down in layering, runner + -ulum.

 
 
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