coléoptile

See also: coleoptile

French

Etymology

From Ancient Greek κολεός (koleós, “sheath”) + French -ptile (“leaf”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.le.op.til/

Noun

coléoptile m (plural coléoptiles)

  1. (botany) coleoptile (thin membrane sheathing a plumule)

Synonyms

  • (botany: coleoptile): coléophylle f

Further reading

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