microzoary

/mɪkrəˈzɔəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or minute zoary, especially a small spiny outgrowth on a plant.

“The botanist studied the microzoary on the rare species of orchid.”

Synonyms

  • microspine
  • microthorn

Antonyms

  • macrozoary
  • megazoary