1 lirella | Definition of lirella

lirella

noun
li·​rel·​la | \ lə̇ˈrelə, lī-\
plural -s

Definition of lirella

: an elongated apothecium in lichens that has a furrow along the middle

Other Words from lirella

lirellate \ -​ˌlāt \ adjective

History and Etymology for lirella

New Latin, diminutive of Latin lira furrow

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