Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

allochory

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
al-lo-chory
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The passive dispersal of seeds by means of external agents.

Uncountable

Etymology

From allo- + -chory.

Usage

Derived Forms

allochoric

Frequently Paired Words

Questions

What does allochory mean?
The passive dispersal of seeds by means of external agents.
Where does allochory come from?
From allo- + -chory.

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