"premorse" meaning in English

See premorse in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From Latin praemorsus, past participle of praemordere (“to bite off”), from prae (“before”) + mordere (“to bite”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|praemorsus}} Latin praemorsus Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} premorse (not comparable)
  1. (botany) Terminated abruptly, or as if bitten off. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Botany
    Sense id: en-premorse-en-adj-OqFUilzO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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