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Dehisce

To gape; to open by dehiscence.

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Erupt 76% connected

To cause to burst forth; to eject; as, to erupt lava.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dehiscent 74% connected

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dehiscent 74% connected

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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