Definition of Episperm

1. Noun. Protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants.

Exact synonyms: Seed Coat, Testa
Generic synonyms: Reproductive Structure
Group relationships: Seed
Derivative terms: Testaceous

Definition of Episperm

1. n. The skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See Testa.

Definition of Episperm

1. the outer seed-coat [n -S]

Medical Definition of Episperm

1. The skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See Testa. Origin: Pref. Epi- + Gr. Seed: cf. F. Episperme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Episperm

episode of care
episodic
episodical
episodically
episodic dyscontrol syndrome
episodic memory
episomal
episomally
episome
episome
episomes
epispadias
epispadias
epispastic
episperm (current term)
episperm (current term)
epispermic
episperms
epispinal
episplenitis
epispore
epispore
epispores
epistases
epistasies
epistasis
epistasis
epistasy
epistasy
epistatic

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