cleistothecia
stəˈθi noun, plural cleis·to·the·ci·a 
[-shee-uh, -see-uh] .
[-shee-uh, -see-uh] . (in certain ascomycetous fungi) a closed, globose ascocarp from which the ascospores are released only by its rupture or decay.
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Plural cleistothecia A closed spherical ascocarp, such as the truffle. |
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Cleistothecia
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. 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 stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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