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strophiole

noun
stroph·​i·​ole | \ -ēˌōl\
plural -s

Definition of strophiole

1 : an excrescence like a crest about the hilum of some seeds (as of spurge)
2 : caruncle

History and Etymology for strophiole

New Latin strophiolum, from Latin, small wreath, diminutive of strophium breastband, headband, from Greek strophion, from diminutive of strophos twisted band, cord

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