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disseminule

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dis⋅sem⋅i⋅nule

[di-sem-uh-nyool]
–noun Botany.
any propagative part of a plant, as a bud, seed, or spore, that is capable of disseminating the plant.

Origin:
1900–05; prob. dissemin(ate) + -ule
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dis·sem·i·nule   (dĭ-sěm'ə-nyōōl')   
n.  A reproductive plant part, such as a seed, fruit, or spore, that is modified for dispersal. Also called diaspore.

[dissemin(ate) + -ule.]
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