See Also: smur(dictionary)

heterosis (iou) and smur (iou)


heterosis (iou)



heterosis noun. . M19.
[Greek heterosis alteration, from heteros different: see -OSIS.]
The use of one form of a noun, pronoun, etc., for another as a figure of speech. rare. M19.
Genetics. The tendency of a crossbred individual to show qualities superior to those of both parents; hybrid vigour. E20.
heterotic adjective (Genetics) pertaining to or exhibiting heterosis E20.

smur (iou)



smur noun & verb. Scot. & dial. Also smurr, smir, smirr. E19.
[Origin unkn.]
A. noun. Fine rain, drizzle; a drizzle of rain etc. E19.
b. verb intrans. Infl. -rr-. Drizzle. E19.