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  1. 1. n. A genus of algae. The plants are composed of moniliform cells imbedded in a gelatinous substance. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A genus of algæ. The plants are composed of moniliform cells imbedded in a gelatinous substance. Note: Nostoc commune is found on the ground, and is ordinarily not seen; but after a rain it swells up into a conspicuous jellylike mass, whish was formerly supposed to have fallen from the sky, whence the popular names, fallen star and star jelly. Also called witches' butter. Source: webster
  4. 4. A genus of algæ. The plants are composed of moniliform cellsimbedded in a gelatinous substance. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n found in moist places as rounded jellylike colonies Source: ecdict

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