diaspore

== English == === Etymology === From Ancient Greek διασπείρω (diaspeírō, “to scatter”), describing its decrepitation on heating. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdaɪ.əˌspɔɹ/, /ˈdaɪ.əˌspoʊɹ/ === Noun === diaspore (countable and uncountable, plural diaspores) A natural hydrate of aluminium, sometimes forming stalactites. A gemstone consisting of hydrate of aluminium in crystal form. (botany) seeds and fruit together regarded as a dispersal unit. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Further reading === David Barthelmy (1997–2026), “Diaspore”, in Webmineral Mineralogy Database. “diaspore”, in Mindat.org, Keswick, Va.: Hudson Institute of Mineralogy, 2000–2026. === Anagrams === parodies, parodise == Italian == === Noun === diaspore f plural of diaspora === Anagrams === rapsodie