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ASCIDIUM

\ɐssˈɪdi͡əm], \ɐssˈɪdi‍əm], \ɐ_s_s_ˈɪ_d_iə_m]\

Definitions of ASCIDIUM

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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A hollow appendage, resembling a small pitcher or bottle, which occurs on some plants. See Ascidia.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

In bot., a form of leaf in which the stalk is hollowed out and closed by the blade as by a lid; a pitcher-leaf.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Ascidia. Pitcher-leaves, as in Nepenthes.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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