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Lenticel

Len′ti-cel

(lĕn′tĭ-sĕl)
,
Noun.
[F.
lenticelle
, dim. fr. L.
lens
,
lentis
, a lentil. Cf.
Lentil
.]
(Bot.)
(a)
One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.
(b)
A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves.

Definition 2024


lenticel

lenticel

English

Noun

lenticel (plural lenticels)

  1. One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.
  2. A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves.