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Definition of: marcottage
(mär′kō·täzh′) noun
A method for the vegetative propagation of plants in which a part of the stem or branch is packed with moss until roots have formed and the treated part is ready for independent growth. [<F <marcotter plant layers <marcotte a layer (def. 3) <L mergus a vine layer, a diver <mergere dip, bury]
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