elaiophore

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek έλαιο (élaio, oil) + -phore, from New Latin -phorus, from Ancient Greek -φόρος (-phóros, bearing), a derivative of φέρω (phérō, to bear, to carry).

Noun[edit]

elaiophore (plural elaiophores)

  1. A plant organ that secretes oil.