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PROPAGULUM

\pɹɒpˈaɡjʊləm], \pɹɒpˈaɡjʊləm], \p_ɹ_ɒ_p_ˈa_ɡ_j_ʊ_l_ə_m]\

Definitions of PROPAGULUM

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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In bot., an offshoot or germinating bud attached by a thickish stalk to the parent plant.

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

A bud or shoot capable of developing into an adult.

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

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