Synonyms for strobilus

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cone · strobile

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A cone-shaped fruiting body sensu stricto of gymnosperms and vascular plants other than angiosperms, bearing either seeds or spores, but sensu lato may refer to similarly structured catkins and cones in angiosperms; usage arbitrary according to preferences of various authorities. Sensu strictissimo a more-or-less cone-shaped fruiting body of any of various vascular Pteridophyta, such as horsetail,

Related words

Word family

strobila strobilaceous strobilar

Forms

Plural

strobili → cones, strobiles…

Example sentences

• cone I'd like two scoops of ice cream in a cone, please.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

cone¹

8 letters

strobile