"primine" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: primines [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} primine (plural primines)
  1. (botany) The outermost integument of an ovule (if it has two) Categories (topical): Botany Related terms: secundine
    Sense id: en-primine-en-noun-2F9nLR5F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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