seed vessel
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of seed vessel
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Egyptians, seed vessel of the lotus a sacred symbol to the, 9-u.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Albert Pike
It is unnecessary to tell the experienced that in every case the seed vessel swelled; that matter will be referred to presently.
From About Orchids A Chat by Frederick Boyle
The pistil merely opens up a bit and down travels the powder into the seed vessel to help form seed.
From The Library of Work and Play: Gardening and Farming. by Ellen Eddy Shaw
To open spontaneously, or by pressure from within, as a bubble, a tumor, a seed vessel, a bag.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
Jute fibre is obtained from two varieties of plants which appear to differ only in the shape of the fruit or seed vessel.
From The Jute Industry: from Seed to Finished Cloth by T. Woodhouse
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