1 exostome | Definition of exostome

exostome

noun
ex·​o·​stome | \ ˈeksəˌstōm\
plural -s

Definition of exostome

1 botany : the opening of the outer integument of an ovule that has two integuments
2 : the outer part of the peristome of a moss

History and Etymology for exostome

International Scientific Vocabulary exo- + -stome; probably originally formed in French

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