Definition of ABSCISS

absciss

Plural: abscisses

Noun

  • Alternative form of abscissa

Verb

  • To cut off by abscission.
  • To separate (as a leaf from a twig) by abscission.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin abscissa, feminine of abscissus, perfect passive participle of abscindō (“cut asunder”).

Scrabble Score: 11

absciss: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
absciss: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
absciss: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

absciss: not valid in Words With Friends