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aleurone layer

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/ əˈlʊərən, əˈlʊərɒn, -rəʊn, -rən /

noun

  1. the outer protein-rich layer of certain seeds, esp of cereal grains

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Etymology

Origin of aleurone layer

C19: from Greek aleuron flour

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