anemochore
|a-ne-mo-chore|
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/əˈnɛməˌkɔr/
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/əˈniːməkɔː/
wind-dispersed organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anemochore' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'anemos' meaning 'wind' and 'khoros' meaning 'to spread' or 'to disperse.'
Historical Evolution
'anemochore' was formed in modern scientific Latin from Greek roots and entered English scientific vocabulary in the late 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to wind-dispersed seeds or spores, and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant or organism whose seeds or spores are dispersed by the wind.
The dandelion is a well-known anemochore.
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Last updated: 2025/08/05 01:36