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coleorhiza

Pronunciation: /ˌkɒlɪə(ʊ)ˈrʌɪzə/
Definition of coleorhiza

noun (plural coleorhizae /-ˈrʌɪziː/)

Botany
  • a sheath protecting the root of a germinating grass or cereal grain.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from koleos 'sheath' + rhiza 'root'

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