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floccus

Pronunciation: /ˈflɒkəs/

Definition of floccus

noun (plural flocci /ˈflɒksʌɪ/)

  • a tuft of wool or similar clump of fibres or filaments.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin, 'lock or tuft of wool'. Compare with flock2

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