nucellus

Pronunciation: /n(j)uˈsɛləs/

The English word “nucellus” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

The tissue which surrounds and protects the embryo and lies inside of the integuments.

From French nucelle (“little nut”), from Latin nux (“nut”).

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