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crepis.

A plant of the genus Crepis in the family Compositae.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkriːpɪs/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A plant of the genus Crepis in the family Compositae.

  2. The central spicule of a sponge, upon which silica is deposited.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin crēpis, from Ancient Greek κρηπίς (krēpís, “crepida; foundation”). Doublet of crepida.

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