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floccule

[ flok-yool ]

noun

  1. something resembling a small flock or tuft of wool.
  2. a bit of flocculent matter, as in a liquid.


floccule

/ ˈ´Ú±ôÉ’°ìÂá³Ü˱ô /

noun

  1. a small aggregate of flocculent material
  2. something resembling a tuft of wool
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of floccule1

From the New Latin word flocculus, dating back to 1835–45. See floccus, -ule
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of floccule1

C19: from Late Latin flocculus a little tuft; see flock ²

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