plumule (Meaning)
plumule (n)
down feather of young birds; persists in some adult birds
plumule (pl.)
of Plumula
plumule (n.)
The first bud, or gemmule, of a young plant; the bud, or growing point, of the embryo, above the cotyledons. See Illust. of Radicle.
A down feather.
The aftershaft of a feather. See Illust. under Feather.
One of the featherlike scales of certain male butterflies.
Synonyms & Antonyms of plumule
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plumule Sentence Examples
- The plumule of the germinating seed emerged from the soil, seeking sunlight.
- The protective layers surrounding the plumule shielded it during its initial growth.
- The plumule's tiny leaves unfurled as it pushed through the soil's surface.
- The plumule's orientation determined the plant's direction of growth.
- The plumule's photosynthetic activity provided energy for the developing seedling.
- The growth of the plumule was inhibited by a lack of water and nutrients.
- The plumule's health was an indicator of the overall vigor of the plant.
- The plumule of a monocot seed differed significantly in structure from that of a dicot seed.
- The plumule played a crucial role in the establishment and survival of the plant.
- The plumule's sensitivity to light and auxin guided its growth towards favorable conditions.
FAQs About the word plumule
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The plumule of the germinating seed emerged from the soil, seeking sunlight.
The protective layers surrounding the plumule shielded it during its initial growth.
The plumule's tiny leaves unfurled as it pushed through the soil's surface.
The plumule's orientation determined the plant's direction of growth.
