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Definition of Pluteus
1. Noun. A large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer.
Exact synonyms: Genus Pluteus, Roof Mushroom
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Pluteaceae, Pluteaceae
Member holonyms: Pluteus Aurantiorugosus, Pluteus Magnus, Sawdust Mushroom, Deer Mushroom, Pluteus Cervinus
Generic synonyms: Fungus Genus
Group relationships: Family Pluteaceae, Pluteaceae
Member holonyms: Pluteus Aurantiorugosus, Pluteus Magnus, Sawdust Mushroom, Deer Mushroom, Pluteus Cervinus
Definition of Pluteus
1. n. The free-swimming larva of sea urchins and ophiurans, having several long stiff processes inclosing calcareous rods.
Definition of Pluteus
1. Noun. (architecture) A low screen between columns, especially one that surrounds the choir of a church ¹
2. Noun. (zoology) The free-swimming larvae of echinoderms. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pluteus
1. the larva of a sea urchin [n -TEI]
Medical Definition of Pluteus
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Origin: L, a shed.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pluteus
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