plumule
plu·mule
noun \ˈplü-(ˌ)myül\Definition of PLUMULE
1
: the primary bud of a plant embryo usually situated at the apex of the hypocotyl and consisting of leaves and an epicotyl
2
: a down feather
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Origin of PLUMULE
New Latin plumula, from Latin, diminutive of pluma small soft feather — more at fleece
First Known Use: circa 1741
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