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samara

noun/ˈsamərə/

C2CEFR level
96/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A dry, winged fruit or seed that is carried on the wind.

Sycamore samaras spun down like tiny helicopters onto the pavement.

Similar: key, wing-seed

Origin: from Latin samara 'elm seed'

Topic: botany in General English

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