PLUMULE


Meaning of PLUMULE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈplü-(ˌ)myül ]

noun

Etymology: New Latin plumula, from Latin, diminutive of pluma small soft feather — more at fleece

Date: circa 1741

1. : the primary bud of a plant embryo usually situated at the apex of the hypocotyl and consisting of leaves and an epicotyl

2. : a down feather

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plumule of morning glory seedling: 1 hypocotyl, 2 plumule, 3 cotyledons

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