anemochore

[ uh-nem-uh-kawr, -kohr ]

noun

1. an anemochorous plant, seed, or spore.

anemochore

/ əˈniːməʊˌkɔː /

noun

1. a plant in which the fruits or seeds are dispersed by wind

Derived Forms

• aˌnemoˈchorous, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of anemochore¹

anemo- + -chore < Greek chōreîn to spread