in·vo·lu·cre
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Definition of involucre
: one or more whorls of bracts situated below and close to a flower, flower cluster, or fruit
Other Words from involucre
involucral
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ˌin-və-ˈlü-krəl
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adjective
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adjective
involucrate
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ˌin-və-ˈlü-krət
, -ˌkrāt
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adjective
, -ˌkrāt
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adjective
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“Involucre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/involucre. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.
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The first known use of involucre was in 1785
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