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floccus

noun
floc·​cus | \ ˈfläkəs\
plural flocci\ -​äˌkī , -​äˌkē , -​äkˌsī , -​äkˌsē \

Definition of floccus

1 : a tuft of woolly hairs on a plant specifically : a mass of hyphal filaments or portion of mycelium of a fungus
2 [ New Latin, from Latin ] : one of the small masses or tufts making up certain cloud formations

History and Etymology for floccus

Latin, akin to Old High German blaha coarse linen, Old Swedish blā, blār oakum, Old Norse blæja cloth, bed sheet

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