plantule

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noun

The embryo which has begun its development in the act of germination; a seedling.

OriginFrench plantule ← Latin planta →
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Meanings

nounplantule (plural plantules)

plural plantules · alternative plantula

  1. datedbiologyThe embryo which has begun its development in the act of germination; a seedling.

Origin

  1. Latinplanta
  2. Frenchplantule
  3. Englishplantule

From French plantule, diminutive of plante (“a plant”), Latin planta.

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Translations

Portuguese plântula
  • plântulaplant embryo which has begun its development
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APA

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“plantule.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plantule. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “plantule,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/plantule.

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