raphides

We have found lemma(root) word of raphides : raphide.

Definitions


[ˈreɪfʌɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a needle-shaped crystal of calcium oxalate occurring in clusters within the tissues of certain plants


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 19th century: via French from Greek rhaphis, rhaphid- ‘needle’




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