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gonidium
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gonidium, n. [NL., fr. Gr. , dim. of angle.].
A special groove or furrow at one or both angles of the mouth of many Anthozoa. [1913 Webster]
gonidium, n. [NL., fr. Gr. that which generates.].
A component cell of the yellowish green layer in certain lichens. [1913 Webster]
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