INVOLUCELS

Noun

involucels

plural of involucel

Source: Wiktionary


INVOLUCEL

In*vol"u*cel, n. Etym: [Dim. of involucre, or involucrum: cf. F. involucelle.] (Bot.)

Definition: A partial, secondary, or small involucre. See Illust. of Involucre.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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