Definition of Earthstar

1. Noun. Any fungus of the family Geastraceae; in form suggesting a puffball whose outer peridium splits into the shape of a star.

Generic synonyms: Fungus
Group relationships: Family Geastraceae, Geastraceae
Specialized synonyms: Geastrum Coronatum, Astreus Pteridis, Astreus Hygrometricus

Definition of Earthstar

1. n. A curious fungus of the genus Geaster, in which the outer coating splits into the shape of a star, and the inner one forms a ball containing the dustlike spores.

Definition of Earthstar

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Medical Definition of Earthstar

1. A curious fungus of the genus Geaster, in which the outer coating splits into the shape of a star, and the inner one forms a ball containing the dustlike spores. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Earthstar

earthquake
earthquake
earthquakes
earthrise
earthrises
earths
earthset
earthsets
earthshaker
earthshakers
earthshaking
earthshakingly
earthshine
earthshines
earthstar (current term)
earthstar (current term)
earthstars
earthtongue
earthward
earthwards
earthwax
earthwork
earthworks
earthworm
earthworm
earthworms
earthy
earthy
earthy water
earth almond

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