Meaning
A floccule; a soft or fluffy particle suspended in a liquid, or the fluffy mass of suspended particles so formed.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Latin floccus (“tuft of wool”), or from French floc (“floc”), from the same Latin source.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
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