glochidium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The larva or young of the mussel.
  2. A glochid, or cactus spine.

Word forms

glochidium glochidia

Etymology

From Ancient Greek γλωχίς (glōkhís, “barb of an arrow”) + -idium.

Derived words

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