in·tine
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Definition of intine
: the inner mostly cellulose wall of some spores and especially pollen grains
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“Intine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of intine was in 1835
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