plumule
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yul noun
1.
Botany. the bud of the ascending axis of a plant while still in the embryo.
2.
Ornithology. a down feather.
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| —n | |
| 1. | the embryonic shoot of seed-bearing plants |
| 2. | a down feather of young birds that persists in some adults |
| [C18: from Late Latin plūmula a little feather] | |
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Plumule
is always a great word to know.
So is multicellular haploid. Does it mean:
| organism with having only one complete set of chromosomes |
| female reproductive organ which produces eggs in bryophytes, ferns and most gymnosperms |
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Science Dictionary
plumule (pl m'yl) Pronunciation Key
The developing bud of a plant embryo, situated above the cotyledons and consisting of the epicotyl and immature leaves. See more at germination. |
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Example sentences
Germination is hypogeal and the plumule is sensitive to light.
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