"exothecium" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: exothecia [plural]
Etymology: From exo- + theca (“pollen-producing organ”) + -ium. Etymology templates: {{af|en|exo-|theca|-ium|t2=pollen-producing organ}} exo- + theca (“pollen-producing organ”) + -ium Head templates: {{en-noun|exothecia}} exothecium (plural exothecia)
  1. (botany) The outer layer of the anther. Related terms: endothecium, mesothecium

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