"curli" meaning in All languages combined

See curli on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} curli pl (plural only)
  1. Thin, coiled, proteinaceous fibres, on the surface of the bacterium Escherichia coli, by means of which the bacterium adheres to and infects wounds etc. Tags: plural, plural-only Related terms: curliate, curliation
    Sense id: en-curli-en-noun-8v83Rv17 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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