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endothecium


en·do·the·ci·um

noun \ˌen-dō-ˈthē-sē-əm, -shē-\
plural en·do·the·cia\-sē-ə, -shē-\

Definition of ENDOTHECIUM

: the inner lining of a mature anther

Origin of ENDOTHECIUM

New Latin
First Known Use: 1832

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