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Etymology
1. byssus
noun. tuft of strong filaments by which e.g. a mussel makes itself fast to a fixed surface.
Synonyms
- beard
- fiber
Antonyms
- irresponsibleness
- unthoughtfulness
Etymology
- byssus (Latin)
- βύσσος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
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Sentences with byssus
1. Noun, singular or mass
The zebra mussel has a byssus, an external organ that contains a series of threads.