Etymology

asterine

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Today it means: Of or relating to fungi of the genus Asterina or allied taxa. Full definition →

taxonomic name Asterina
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  1. taxonomic name · borrowed fromAsterina
  2. taxonomic name · borrowed fromAsterina
  3. English todayasterine

Borrowed from taxonomic name Asterina.

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