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involucel

noun
in·​vol·​u·​cel | \ ə̇nˈvälyəˌsel\
plural -s

Definition of involucel

: a secondary involucre (as in each secondary umbel of a compound umbel)

Other Words from involucel

involucellate \ (¦)in¦välyə¦selə̇t , ən¦v-​ \ or involucellated \ (ˌ)⸗ˌ⸗⸗ˈseˌlātə̇d \ adjective

History and Etymology for involucel

New Latin involucellum, diminutive of involucrum

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