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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sessile

/sɛsɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does sessile mean?

adjective

Attached or fixed in place; not free to move or detach itself. In botany, a sessile organ is one that is attached directly to the stem or axis, without a stalk.

Example

"The sessile snail shells were attached to the rock face, unable to move."

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