endothecium en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₁n̥dóm Proto-Hellenic *éndon Ancient Greek ἔνδον (éndon)der. English endo- English theca Proto-Indo-European *-om Proto-Italic *-om Latin -umder. English -ium English endothecium From endo- + theca (“pollen-producing organ”) + -ium.
Meanings
- The tissue found in the walls of anthers, and in moss capsules
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| endothecia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |