omphalode
Meanings
noun
- The central part of the hilum of a seed, through which the nutrient vessels pass into the raphe or chalaza.
Word forms
Etymology
From the post-classical Latin omphalodium from Ancient Greek ὀμφαλοειδής (omphaloeidḗs, “navel-like”) itself from Ancient Greek ὀμφαλός (omphalós, “navel”).
Synonyms
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