"domatium" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: domatia [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from New Latin domatium, from Ancient Greek δωμάτιον (dōmátion, “chamber, bedroom”), diminutive of δῶμα (dôma, “house, dwelling place of animals”); akin to δόμος (dómos, “house”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|domatium}} Latin domatium, {{der|en|grc|δωμάτιον||chamber, bedroom}} Ancient Greek δωμάτιον (dōmátion, “chamber, bedroom”) Head templates: {{en-noun|domatia}} domatium (plural domatia)
  1. (entomology, botany) A chamber produced by a plant in which insects, mites, or fungi live. Wikipedia link: Merriam-Webster, domatium Categories (topical): Botany, Entomology Derived forms: acarodomatium
    Sense id: en-domatium-en-noun-SQzx86nk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, entomology, natural-sciences

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