diaspore
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/, /ˈdaɪ.əˌspoʊɹ/
Noun

diaspore (plural diaspores)

  1. A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites.
  2. A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form.
  3. (botany) seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit.
Translations
  • Russian: диаспо́р
  • Spanish: diásporo



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