endosperm

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Noun endosperm has 1 sense

endosperm - nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo within seeds of flowering plants
--₁ is a kind of reproductive structure
--₁ is a part of seed

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Endosperm

Definition:

The endosperm is a tissue found in the seeds of most flowering plants. It serves as a food reserve for the developing embryo.

Examples:

Example 1 - Noun:

The endosperm of a wheat seed contains starch and proteins.

Example 2 - Noun:

The endosperm in coconut seeds is rich in oil and nutrients.

Example 3 - Noun:

Angiosperms produce seeds with endosperm to support embryo development.

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