coleorhiza

/kəˌloʊrɪˈhaɪzə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of seed coat or the part of a seedling that contains the root and stem

“The coleorhiza of the seedling emerged from the soil and began to grow.”

Synonyms

  • seed coat
  • seedling root

Antonyms

  • cotyledon
  • seedling leaf