seed coat
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seed coat
n.
The outer protective covering of a seed.
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seed coat
n
(Botany) the nontechnical name for testa
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seed′ coat`
n.
the outer covering of a seed.
[1790–1800]
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seed coat
The outer protective covering of a seed. Also called testa.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() reproductive structure - the parts of a plant involved in its reproduction seed - a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa |
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