(in certain ascomycetous fungi) a closed, globose ascocarp from which the ascospores are released only by its rupture or decay.
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A closed spherical ascocarp, such as the truffle.
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noun John. 1709–89, British writer, best known for his bawdy novel Fanny Hill (1748–49) Contemporary Examples Sandusky Sentenced to 30 to 60 Years: Inside the Courtroom Diane Dimond October 8, 2012 Sandusky Sentenced to 30 to 60 Years: Inside the Courtroom Diane Dimond October 8, 2012 Jerry Sandusky Trial, Day Five: Sandusky’s Defense Flails Diane […]
to starve. a male given name, form of Clement. Historical Examples Peterkin Mary Louisa Molesworth Peterkin Mary Louisa Molesworth The Boss of Little Arcady Harry Leon Wilson Five Little Peppers at School Margaret Sidney The Boy With the U.S. Miners Francis Rolt-Wheeler Five Little Peppers at School Margaret Sidney Shining Ferry Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch […]
Clement (Richard) 1883–1967, British statesman: prime minister 1945–51. noun Clement Richard, 1st Earl Attlee. 1883–1967, British statesman; prime minister (1945–51); leader of the Labour party (1935–55). His government instituted the welfare state, with extensive nationalization