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    thecaphore
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thecaphore, n. [Theca + Gr. fe`rein to bear: cf. F. thécaphore.]. 
                                            
                                         A surface or organ bearing a theca, or covered with thecæ.                                                                                 [1913 Webster]                                                                                                                    
                                                                                    
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