Crucibulum

noun

Cru·​cib·​u·​lum

krüˈsibyələm

: a genus of bird's-nest fungi (family Nidulariaceae) with the peridium consisting of one layer and opening by a deciduous yellow tomentose membrane

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Medieval Latin, earthen pot

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