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   oc·re·a

   /ˈäkrēə/

   noun

   • 1. a dry sheath around a stem formed by the cohesion of two or more stipules, characteristic of the dock family.

   Word Origin mid 19th century: from Latin, literally ‘protective legging’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

   • O

     1

   • C

     3

   • R

     1

   • E

     1

   • A

     1

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