tornote

tornote
\\ˈtȯrˌnōt\ noun (-s)
Etymology: Greek tornōtos rounded with a lathe, from tornousthai to round with a lathe, from tornos lathe — more at turn
: a monaxon sponge spicule having both ends abruptly pointed

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  • tornote — n. [L. tornatus, rounded with a lathe] (PORIFERA) A diactinal monaxon, lance headed at each end …   Dictionary of invertebrate zoology

  • tornote — tor·note …   English syllables

  • tornote —   . with blunt extremities …   Dictionary of difficult words

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