"amphigastrium" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌæmfɪˈɡæstrɪəm/ Forms: amphigastria [plural]
Etymology: From New Latin amphi- (“near”) + gastr- (“belly; ventral”) + -ium. Attested from the 19th century. Etymology templates: {{der|en|la-new|amphi-||near}} New Latin amphi- (“near”) Head templates: {{en-noun|amphigastria}} amphigastrium (plural amphigastria)
  1. (botany) A small scale-like leaf on the underside of stems of certain liverworts. Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-amphigastrium-en-noun-2lVb~ECt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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