What does episperm mean?
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epis·perm
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Princeton's WordNet
testa, episperm, seed coatnoun
protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants
Wiktionary
epispermnoun
The outer, protective layer of the seed of a flowering plant
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episperm
Episperm is the protective outer layer or covering of a seed, also known as the seed coat. This layer forms from the outermost layer of an ovule and serves to protect the seed from physical damage, insects, and diseases. It also controls water uptake during germination.
Webster Dictionary
Epispermnoun
the skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See Testa
Etymology: [Pref. epi- + Gr. seed: cf. F. pisperme.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Episperm
ep′i-spėrm, n. the outer integument of a seed. [Gr. epi, upon, and sperma, seed.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of episperm in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of episperm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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