nucellus
nu·cel·lus
noun \nü-ˈse-ləs, nyü-\ plural nu·cel·li\-ˈse-ˌlī\
Definition of NUCELLUS
: the central and chief part of a plant ovule that encloses the female gametophyte
— nu·cel·lar \-ˈse-lər\ adjective
Origin of NUCELLUS
New Latin, from Latin nucella small nut, from nuc-, nux nut — more at nut
First Known Use: 1882
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