Episperm | n. [ Pref. epi- + Gr. &unr_; seed: cf. F. épisperme. ] (Bot.) The skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See Testa. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Epispermic | a. (Bot.) Pertaining, or belonging, to the episperm, or covering of a seed. [ 1913 Webster ] |
testa | (n) protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants, Syn. episperm, seed coat |
Episperm | n. [ Pref. epi- + Gr. &unr_; seed: cf. F. épisperme. ] (Bot.) The skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See Testa. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Epispermic | a. (Bot.) Pertaining, or belonging, to the episperm, or covering of a seed. [ 1913 Webster ] |