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apertura

apertura noun: the dehiscence of anthers.

Noun

apertura (plural aperturae)

  1. The dehiscence of anthers.
    • The apertura is formed of a semilunar anter and of a wide triangular rimule.1929, Bulletin, Smithsonian Institution, page 314
  2. The ostiole of certain fungi.

Forms of apertura

pluralaperturae

Origin of apertura

Learned borrowing from Latin apertūra. Doublet of aperture and overture.

Questions about apertura

What does apertura mean?
Apertura means the dehiscence of anthers.
What part of speech is apertura?
Apertura is a noun.
What is the plural of apertura?
The plural of apertura is aperturae.

Words near apertura in the dictionary

  1. apertives
  2. apertly
  3. apertness
  4. apertometer
  5. apertometers
  6. apertura
  7. apertural
  8. aperturally
  9. aperturate
  10. aperture
  11. aperture membrane

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