‖ balanus
(ˈbælənəs)
[L., a. Gr. βάλανος acorn.]
= acorn-shell.
| 1727–41 in Chambers Cycl. 1839 Riddell in Proc. Berw. Nat. Club I. vii. 197 May and June..when the young Balani are most numerous. |
‖ balanus
(ˈbælənəs)
[L., a. Gr. βάλανος acorn.]
= acorn-shell.
| 1727–41 in Chambers Cycl. 1839 Riddell in Proc. Berw. Nat. Club I. vii. 197 May and June..when the young Balani are most numerous. |
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