endothecium

noun

en·​do·​the·​ci·​um ˌen-dō-ˈthē-sē-əm  -shē- 

plural endothecia ˌen-dō-ˈthē-sē-ə  -shē- 

: the inner lining of a mature anther

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for endothecium

• paramecium