| Pronunciation: | | 'stown`wurt
|
|
|
| |
 WordNet Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | |
[n] any of various submerged aquatic algae of the genus Chara having nodes with whorled filamentlike branches; usually encrusted with calcium carbonate deposits |
| |
STONEWORT is a 9 letter word that starts with S. |
| | See Also: | | Characeae, chlorophyte, family Characeae, green algae |
|
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
| |
| | Definition: | | \Stone"wort`\, n. (Bot.)
Any plant of the genus Chara; -- so called because they are
often incrusted with carbonate of lime. See {Chara}.
|
| |
