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nucellus

noun
nu·​cel·​lus | \ nü-ˈse-lÉ™s How to pronounce nucellus (audio) , nyü-\
plural nucelli\ nü-​ˈse-​ËŒlÄ« How to pronounce nucelli (audio) , nyü-​ \

Definition of nucellus

: the central and chief part of a plant ovule that encloses the female gametophyte

Other Words from nucellus

nucellar \ nü-​ˈse-​lÉ™r How to pronounce nucellar (audio) , nyü-​ \ adjective

First Known Use of nucellus

1882, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nucellus

New Latin, from Latin nucella small nut, from nuc-, nux nut — more at nut

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