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helic·te·res
\ˌhelə̇kˈtirēz, hə̇ˈliktəˌr-\ noun
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek heliktēres, plural of heliktēr anything twisted, from helik-, helixspiral — more at helenium
: a large genus of tropical trees and shrubs (family Sterculiaceae) with axillary flowers and fruits consisting of five twisted carpels — see screw tree |