anemochoric
|a-ne-mo-chor-ic|
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/ˌænɪmoʊˈkɔːrɪk/
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/ˌænɪməˈkɒrɪk/
wind dispersal
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemochoric' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and 'khoros' meaning 'to spread or disperse.'
Historical Evolution
'anemochoric' was formed in modern scientific English from the Greek roots 'anemos' and 'khoros,' and became the term used to describe wind dispersal in botany.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to wind dispersal, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to the dispersal of seeds or spores by the wind.
Dandelions are anemochoric plants, spreading their seeds through the air.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 01:51