intexine

noun

in·​tex·​ine
ˈin‧ˌtekˌs|ēn,
|īn
variants or intextine
-kˌst|
plural -s
: the inner membrane of the exine when this exists in two layers

Word History

Etymology

intexine from German, from int- (from Latin intus within) + exine; intextine alteration (influenced by extine) of intexine

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“Intexine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intexine. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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