micropile en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + pile.
Meanings
- Microfleece (material).
- A type of very small diameter pile used in building/construction.
- Opening in the seed coat which allows water to enter.
- An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| micropiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |