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strobilus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun strobilus has 1 sense
  1. 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

Definitions from the Web

Strobilus


Definition:

A strobilus refers to a cone or a similar structure, typically found in certain plants such as pine trees. It consists of overlapping scales or sporophylls that bear reproductive structures.

Senses:

1. Noun: A reproductive structure in certain plants, such as conifers, consisting of overlapping scales or sporophylls.

2. Noun: A cone-shaped cluster of leaves.

Examples:

Noun - Sense 1:

  1. A strobilus is an important reproductive structure in pine trees.
  2. The strobilus of the pine cone contains seeds waiting to be released.

Noun - Sense 2:

  1. The strobili of the cypress tree are beautiful and unique.
  2. The strobilus on the fir tree is a fascinating sight during autumn.

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