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testa

Syllabification: (tes·ta)
Pronunciation: /ˈtestə/

Definition of testa

noun (plural testae /-tē/)

Botany
  • the protective outer covering of a seed; the seed coat.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Latin, literally 'tile, shell'

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