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Pluteus
see synonyms of pluteusNoun
1. genus pluteus, pluteus, roof mushroom
a large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer
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Pluteus
see synonyms of pluteusnoun
1. zoology
the larva of a sea urchin
2. Roman history
a wooden frame used by the Romans for protection during a siege
3. architecture
a wall or podium used by the Romans for displaying statues
4.
a book shelf
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Pluteus
see synonyms of pluteus nounWord forms: plural ˈpluteˌi (ˈplutiˌaɪ
; plo̅otˈēīˌ)
Zoology
the free-swimming, ciliated, larval stage of sea urchins and brittle stars, characterized by elongated, slender arms
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