Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Acantha

👉 'Acantha' is a Sanskrit word that means 'sustenance', and it is often used in Ayurvedic medicine to refer to certain foodstuffs or nutrients that are essential for maintaining good health.

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👉 The Acanthaceae is a family of flowering plants that includes the acantholomata (also known as acanthous trees) and the Acanthus-like species.

Acanthaceae

👉 Acanthaceous is a descriptive term used to describe an aromatic plant commonly found in the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka. It has a distinct fragrance that can be described as a mixture of honey and earthy notes.

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👉 'Acanthad' is a Sanskrit term that refers to the process of envisioning or imagining oneself as someone else, for personal development, spiritual growth, and psychological transformation.

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👉 'Acantharia' is a type of fungus that can be found in rocky environments such as cliffs, caves and volcanoes. It has thick, fleshy bodies with spines protruding from its surface, which give it its name. This type of fungi produces edible mushrooms called 'aureoles' or 'aquatic aureoles'.

Acantharia

👉 Acantharia, also known as sea anemones, are marine invertebrates that play a crucial role in the ecosystem by facilitating nutrient cycling and providing habitats for various species of fish and other marine organisms. Their unique shape, which resembles tiny tentacles or spines, allows them to move through water at high speeds, making them efficient for filtering out small particles and nutrients from the water.

Acantharian

👉 An acute inflammatory condition characterized by swelling in the stomach, often accompanied by bleeding from the stomach or small intestine.

Acanthaphritis

👉 An anthracite coal, a type of coal mined from the ground. It is characterized by its high content of carbon and iron, making it a valuable source of energy for industrial processes and power generation.

Acanthagyna

👉 Acanthae are a group of fungi that include mushrooms, lichens, and other fungi that produce spores similar to those found in plants. They have a distinct shape with a cap called an exoskeleton and a reproductive organ known as a hyphae. These fungi play a crucial role in the ecosystem by producing oxygen through photosynthesis and contributing to the decomposition of organic matter in soil.

Acantheae

👉 The term "Acanthaspidiidae" is a group of insects known for their distinctive shape, which can vary from the common fly to the larger and more complex Acanthaspidiids. These flies are characterized by their elongated body segments that resemble the wings of small flying insects.

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