seed coat


nounBotany.
  1. the outer integument of a seed.

Origin of seed coat

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First recorded in 1790–1800

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British Dictionary definitions for seed coat

seed coat

noun
  1. the nontechnical name for testa

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Scientific definitions for seed coat

seed coat

  1. The outer protective covering of a seed. The seed coat develops from the integument of the ovule. Also called testa

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