Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Springwurzel

👉 The term "springwurzel" is a German word that refers to a small, thin, and sensitive part of an organ or a cell. It was first used in 1726 by Carl Linnaeus to describe the structure of plants. The name comes from the Latin spring meaning "spring" and wurzel meaning "wedge," which suggests the organ is like a spring that gently pushes against its surroundings, creating a wedge-like shape.

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