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endosperm

Syllabification: (en·do·sperm)
Pronunciation: /ˈendəˌspərm/
Definition of endosperm

noun

Botany
  • the part of a seed that acts as a food store for the developing plant embryo, usually containing starch with protein and other nutrients.

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