areole
/ˈɛːrɪəʊl
/noun Biology
An areola, especially a small area bearing spines or hairs on a cactus.The spines grow from an areole covered with glochids, which are tiny, barbed spines characteristic of all Opuntia....
- Such gas exchange measurements, which were performed on the same fruits throughout their development, were done during clear days, on east-facing unshaded fruits, and avoiding the areoles.
- The surface of the cell is coarsely areolate, with a pore in each areole.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from French aréole, from Latin (see areola).
- keep one's mouth shut
- keep one's nose clean
- keep one's nose out of
- keep one's nose to the grindstone
- keep one's own counsel
- keep one's powder dry
- keep one's side of the bargain
- keep one's word
- keep (or archaic bear) someone company
- keep (or eat) kosher
- keep (or hold) one's end up
- keep (or leave) one's options open
- keep (or lose) one's cool
- keep (or lose) one's temper
- keep (or lose) track of
- keep (or make) a House
- keep (or sleep in) a whole skin
- keep (or stand) guard
- keep (or stay) out of someone's way
- keep out (or keep someone/thing out)
- keep pace with
- keep quiet (or keep someone quiet)
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- keepsake
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