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Paleas

Description:

Paleas, derived from the Latin word "palea," refers to the outer bracts or chaff-like structures surrounding the reproductive organs of plants, especially grasses. These thin and papery structures serve as protective coverings for the seeds or florets.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (Plural: paleas)

1. In Botany: The paleas are essential components of grass flowers and play a crucial role in seed dispersal.

Example sentence: The paleas of the wheat plant help protect the developing grains.

2. In Paleontology: Paleas can also be fossilized structures found in ancient plant remains, providing valuable insight into prehistoric plant life.

Example sentence: The paleas found in this fossilized plant suggest it belonged to the Poaceae family.

Verb (third person singular present: paleas, past tense: paleased)

1. Rare Usage: This verb form denotes the act of covering or wrapping something with a protective material resembling paleas.

Example sentence: The gift was beautifully paleased with delicate golden paleas.

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