omphalode

noun

omphalode

noun

Etymology From the post-classical Latin omphalodium from Ancient Greek ὀμφαλοειδής (omphaloeidḗs, “navel-like”) itself from Ancient Greek ὀμφαλός (omphalós, “navel”).

Biology, Botany, Natural sciences Obsolete The central part of the hilum of a seed, through which the nutrient vessels pass into the raphe or chalaza.

Synonyms: omphalodium

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