hapteron en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἅπτω (háptō, “fasten”).
Meanings
- A branched swelling at the base of an aquatic plant (such as an alga) that it uses to fix itself in place
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| haptera | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hapterons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |