First Known Use: 1882
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nucellus
noun nu·cel·lus \nü-ˈse-ləs, nyü-\
plural nu·cel·li \-ˈse-ˌlī\
Definition of NUCELLUS
: the central and chief part of a plant ovule that encloses the female gametophyte
— nu·cel·lar \-ˈse-lər\ adjective
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Origin of NUCELLUS
New Latin, from Latin nucella small nut, from nuc-, nux nut — more at nut
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