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spermatozoid (medicine) and belfry (oh)


spermatozoid (medicine)


spermatozoid
<biology> The male germ cell in animals and plants, the essential element in fertilization; a microscopic animalcule-like particle, usually provided with one or more cilia by which it is capable of active motion. In animals, the familiar type is that of a small, more or less ovoid head, with a delicate threadlike cilium, or tail. Called also spermatozoon. In plants the more usual term is antherozoid.

Origin: Spermatozoon + Gr. Form.

Source: Websters Dictionary


belfry (oh)



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[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French; Origin: berfrei; influenced by bell]
a tower for a bell, especially on a church