endosperm
noun/ˈɛndoʊspɜrm/
Frequency rank: #19,733 most common English word
Meaning
The nutrient-rich tissue inside a seed that surrounds and feeds the developing embryo.
Example sentence
When a seed germinates, the seedling absorbs nutrients stored in the endosperm to fuel its early growth.
Synonyms & related words
- kernel
- albumen
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