nucellus

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Noun nucellus has 1 sense

nucellus - central part of a plant ovule; contains the embryo sac
--₁ is a kind of plant part, plant structure
--₁ is a part of ovule

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nucellus

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 1: The central part of an ovule, containing the embryo sac.

Example sentence:
The nucellus provides nourishment to the growing embryo in flowering plants.

Part of Speech: adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to the nucellus, or resembling its characteristics.

Example sentence:
The nucellus tissues exhibit specialized features for the protection and development of the ovule.

Part of Speech: noun

Sense 2: In traditional Chinese medicine, a type of herb believed to have medicinal properties.

Example sentence:
The nucellus herb is often used to treat digestive disorders in traditional Chinese medicine practices.

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