Associations to the word «Stonewort»

Wiktionary

STONEWORT, noun. Any of various complex algae of the family Characeae, known for being branched and having enclosed egg cells.

Dictionary definition

STONEWORT, noun. Any of various submerged aquatic algae of the genus Chara having nodes with whorled filamentlike branches; usually encrusted with calcium carbonate deposits.

Wise words

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