"micropyle" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmaɪ.kɹəʊˌpaɪl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈmaɪ.kɹoʊˌpaɪl/ [US] Forms: micropyles [plural]
Etymology: From French, from Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small”) + πύλη (púlē, “gate”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French, {{uder|en|grc|μικρός||small}} Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós, “small”), {{m|grc|πύλη||gate}} πύλη (púlē, “gate”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} micropyle (plural micropyles)
  1. (botany) In seed-bearing plants, a small opening in the integuments of the ovule through which sperm are able to access the ovum. Categories (topical): Botany Translations (botany): siitereikä (Finnish), micropyle [masculine] (French)
    Sense id: en-micropyle-en-noun-Koybpz1o Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 53 47 Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences Disambiguation of 'botany': 73 27
  2. (zoology) The hilum of an ovum at the point of attachment to the ovary; any opening in the coverings of an ovum by which spermatozoa may find entrance. Categories (topical): Zoology
    Sense id: en-micropyle-en-noun-Vt0~BzxW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 52 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 53 47 Topics: biology, natural-sciences, zoology

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