cirri

Meanings

• noun

  Cirri are thin, feathery or hair-like structures that extend from the margin of a cap-shaped fungus.

  - "The cirri of the parasol mushroom are easily distinguishable from the rest of the cap."
  - "Cirri on some fungi can be used for identification purposes."

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Variants

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cirri , cirrus

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Etymology

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From Latin 'cirrus' meaning a lock of hair or a curl.

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Trivia

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1. Cirri are not only found on mushrooms but also on some lichens and algae.

2. Cirri can help in the identification of certain species of mushrooms.

3. Cirri are rich in nutrients and are sometimes used in culinary applications.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mushroom: Cirri are a characteristic feature of many types of mushrooms.

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Culture

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Cirri are a common feature in many types of fungi and are often used in herbal medicine for various purposes.

How to Memorize "cirri"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mushroom with thin, feathery structures extending from its margin.
   - Visualize the cirri as thin strands of hair or feathers on the cap of a mushroom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate cirri with the feathery structures on a mushroom cap.
   - Think of cirri as the 'hair' of a mushroom.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that cirri are the 'hairy' features of a mushroom.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Cirrus is for Cap's Irregular Rim Uses' to remember the meaning of cirri.

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