aplanogametes

[ey-plan-uh-guh-meet, ey-plan-uh-guh-meet, ey-plan-uh-gam-eet]

a·plan·o·ga·mete

[ey-plan-uh-guh-meet, ey-plan-uh-guh-meet, ey-plan-uh-gam-eet]
noun Cell Biology.
a nonmotile gamete.

Origin:
1885–90; < Greek aplan(ḗs) unmoving (see a-6, planet) + -o- + gamete
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Aplanogametes is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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