PRIMINES

Noun

primines

plural of primine

Source: Wiktionary


PRIMINE

Pri"mine, n. Etym: [L. primus first: cf. F. primine.] (Bot.)

Definition: The outermost of the two integuments of an ovule.

Note: This word has been used by some writers to denote the inner integument, which is formed earlier than the outer. Cf. Secundine.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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