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glume

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun glume has 1 sense
  1. glume - small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae
    --1 is a kind of
    bract
    --1 has particulars: lemma, flowering glume

Definitions from the Web

Glume

Noun - Botany

A glume is a bract, often found at the base of a spikelet in grasses and cereals, typically enclosing the florets.

Example Sentence: The glumes protect the developing grain within the spikelet.

Noun - Entomology

In entomology, a glume refers to the hardened forewing of certain insects, such as beetles.

Example Sentence: The iridescent glume of the beetle shimmered in the sunlight.

Noun - Linguistics

In linguistics, a glume is a linguistic unit that precedes or follows another unit, often marking a grammatical relationship.

Example Sentence: The glume attached to the verb indicates the past tense in this language.

Verb

As a verb, glume means to separate the thin husk of grain from the chaff.

Example Sentence: After harvesting, the wheat needs to be glumed to obtain clean grain.

Adjective - Local

In the local context, glume is an adjective used to describe something characteristic of a particular region or locality.

Example Sentence: The glume cuisine is known for its spicy delicacies.

 

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