"glochid" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: glochids [plural]
Etymology: From Ancient Greek γλωχίς (glōkhís, “barb of an arrow”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|grc|γλωχίς||barb of an arrow}} Ancient Greek γλωχίς (glōkhís, “barb of an arrow”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} glochid (plural glochids)
  1. A small, detachable, irritant spine occurring in dense clusters in the areoles of certain cacti such as the prickly pear. Wikipedia link: glochid Categories (topical): Botany Synonyms: glochidium

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