OPERCULA
12
Scrabble
16
WWF
O(1) P(3) E(1) R(1) C(3) U(1) L(1) A(1)
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Definition
noun
- A covering flap in animals, such as a gill cover.
- The lidlike portion of a moss sporangium or of a fruit that detaches to allow the dispersal of spores or seeds.
- A gum flap covering (part of) a partially erupted tooth, usually a wisdom tooth.
- A structure which serves as a cover or lid.
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
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