Definitions for episperm
epis·perm

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. testa, episperm, seed coatnoun

   protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. epispermnoun

   The outer, protective layer of the seed of a flowering plant

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1. 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.

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1. Epispermnoun

   the skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See Testa

2. Etymology: [Pref. epi- + Gr. seed: cf. F. pisperme.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Episperm

   ep′i-spėrm, n. the outer integument of a seed. [Gr. epi, upon, and sperma, seed.]

Matched Categories

1. • Reproductive Structure

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of episperm in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of episperm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=episperm
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Episperm
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/episperm
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=episperm
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=episperm