SPHACELIA


Meaning of SPHACELIA in English

sfaˈsēlēə, sfəˈs- noun

( -s )

Etymology: New Latin, from sphacelus gangrene + -ia

: the conidial stage of ergot ( Claviceps purpurea ) — called also sphacelial stage

• spha·ce·li·al -lēəl adjective

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