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Definition: AMPHIDISC

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. A peculiar small siliceous spicule having a denticulated wheel at each end; -- found in freshwater sponges.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "Amphidisc" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Amphidisc \Am"phi*disc\, noun. [from Greek expression 'amfi` di`skos round plate.]. (references)

Definition: AMPHIDISC

Part of SpeechDefinition
Noun1. A peculiar small siliceous spicule having a denticulated wheel at each end; -- found in freshwater sponges.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Date "AMPHIDISC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references)

Etymology:Amphidisc \Am"phi*disc\, noun. [from Greek expression 'amfi` di`skos round plate.]. (references)