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THECAPHORE

\θˈɛkɐfˌɔː], \θˈɛkɐfˌɔː], \θ_ˈɛ_k_ɐ_f_ˌɔː]\

Definitions of THECAPHORE

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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That which bears a theca; the pedicel of an ovary.

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

In bot., the roundish stalk on which the ovary of some plants is elevated.

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

A structure on which a theca is borne.

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

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