strobile

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Noun strobile has 1 sense

cone, strobilus, strobile - cone-shaped mass of ovule- or spore-bearing scales or bracts
--₁ is a kind of reproductive structure
--₁ is a part of
conifer, coniferous tree; club moss, club-moss, lycopod; horsetail
--₁ has particulars: fir cone; galbulus; pinecone

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Strobile

Noun (Botany)

1. The cone or fruiting spike of certain gymnosperms, such as pines and firs.

Sample sentence: The strobile of the pine tree contained numerous seeds.

Noun (Entomology)

1. A specialized egg-laying structure found in some insects, typically shaped like a spike or cone.

Sample sentence: The female mosquito laid her eggs in a strobile attached to a leaf.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or resembling a strobile.

Sample sentence: The strobile-like flowers of the cattail plant added an interesting touch to the pond.

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