follicle
fol·li·cle
noun \ˈfä-li-kəl\Definition of FOLLICLE
1
a : a small anatomical cavity or deep narrow-mouthed depression b : a small lymph node c : a vesicle in the mammalian ovary that contains a developing egg surrounded by a covering of cells; especially : graafian follicle
2
: a dry dehiscent one-celled many-seeded fruit (as of the milkweed) that has a single carpel and opens along one suture
— fol·lic·u·lar \fə-ˈli-kyə-lər, fä-\ adjective
See Origin of FOLLICLE
New Latin folliculus, from Latin, diminutive of follis bag — more at fool
First Known Use: 1646
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