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PRIMINE

\pɹˈɪma͡ɪn], \pɹˈɪma‍ɪn], \p_ɹ_ˈɪ_m_aɪ_n]\

Definitions of PRIMINE

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.

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In botany the outer coat of an ovule when two are present.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

In bot., the first or outermost covering of an ovule.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

The external integument of an ovule; occasionally the first-formed or internal coat.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms.
By Henderson, I. F.; Henderson, W. D.

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