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earthstar
[ urth-stahr ]
noun
- a fungus of the genus Geaster, having an outer covering that splits into the form of a star.
- any of various bromeliads of the genus Cryptanthus, native to Brazil, having rosettes of stiff, prickly leaves.
earthstar
/ ˈɜːθˌstɑː /
noun
- any of various basidiomycetous saprotrophic woodland fungi of the genus Geastrum, whose brown onion-shaped reproductive body splits into a star shape to release the spores
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Example Sentences
In my opinion, it strongly resembles an earthstar.
From Scientific American
The barometer earthstar is almost unmistakable, and it fully lives up to its name.
From New York Times
An earthstar would no doubt provide a delicious meal.
From Scientific American
As the fungus matures, this outer layer splits open, forming a rather decorative star shape, which gives the earthstar its name.
From New York Times
You can enjoy the fairy tale magic of the earthstar with some help from the drinking water you brought for your hike.
From New York Times
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