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equisetum

Pronunciation: /ˌɛkwɪˈsiːtəm/
Definition of equisetum

noun (plural equiseta /-tə/ or equisetums)

Botany
  • a plant of a genus that comprises the horsetails.
    • Genus Equisetum, family Equisetaceae

Origin:

modern Latin, from Latin equus 'horse' + saeta 'bristle'

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