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"squamella" Definition

  1. n. A diminutive scale or bractlet, such as those found on the receptacle in many composite plants; a palea.

More About squamella

Position in dictionary: 94102 of 111710 words.
Word Type: n.,
Words that start with "squamella": 3
Words that end with "squamella": 1
Words that contain "squamella": 3
Next words in dictionary: squamellae, squamellate, squamiform, squamigerous, squamipen, squamipennes, squamoid, squamosal, squamose, squamous
Previous words in dictionary: squame, squamduck, squamated, squamate, squamata, squamae, squamaceous, squama, squalor, squaloid

English Dictionary Definition of squamella

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