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turions

/tʊˈriənz/ noun · British & US
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What does turions mean?

noun

In botany, a turion is a bud or a dormant stem that grows on the roots of certain aquatic plants, such as water lilies, and can produce new plants. Turions are often found on the rhizomes of these plants.

Example

"The water lily's turions were able to survive the winter and produce new leaves in the spring."

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