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Episperm

Ep′i-sperm

,
Noun.
[Pref.
epi-
+ Gr. [GREEK] seed: cf. F.
épisperme
.]
(Bot.)
The skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See
Testa
.

Definition 2024


episperm

episperm

English

Noun

episperm (plural episperms)

  1. (botany) The outer, protective layer of the seed of a flowering plant

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