Definition of Columella

1. Noun. A small column (or structure resembling a column) that is a part of a plant or animal.

Generic synonyms: Column, Pillar, Tower

Definition of Columella

1. n. An axis to which a carpel of a compound pistil may be attached, as in the case of the geranium; or which is left when a pod opens.

Definition of Columella

1. [n -MELLAE]

Medical Definition of Columella

1. The central axis of a moss capsule, sometimes applied to the central axis of fruits and cones. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Columella

Columbiformes
columbiform bird
columbine
columbines
columbite
columbite-tantalite
columbites
columbium
columbium
columbiums
columbo
Columbus
Columbus Day
columel
columella (current term)
columella (current term)
columellae
columellar
columella auris
columella cochleae
columella nasi
columels
column
column
columna
columnae anales
columnae carneae
columnae griseae
columnae renales
columnae rugarum

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