hilum
hi·lum
noun \ˈhī-ləm\ plural hi·la\-lə\
Definition of HILUM
1
: a scar on a seed (as a bean) marking the point of attachment of the ovule
2
: a notch in or opening from a bodily part suggesting the hilum of a bean
See Origin of HILUM
New Latin, from Latin, trifle
First Known Use: circa 1753
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