hornworts
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/ˈhɔrnˌwɔrts/
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/ˈhɔːnˌwɔːts/
(hornwort)
non-vascular plant with horn-like structures
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hornwort' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'horn' and 'wyrt', where 'horn' referred to the shape of the sporophyte and 'wyrt' meant 'plant'.
Historical Evolution
'hornwort' changed from the Old English word 'hornwyrt' and eventually became the modern English word 'hornwort'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a plant with horn-like structures', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of non-vascular plants belonging to the division Anthocerotophyta, characterized by their horn-like sporophytes.
Hornworts are often found in moist, shaded environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/17 18:51