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micropyle

Noun

mi=cro=pyle

WORDNET DICTIONARY

micropyle(n = noun.plant) - minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters;

is a part of ovule

micropyle, n. [Micro- + Gr. gate, orifice: cf. F. micropyle.].

An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted. [1913 Webster]

micropyle, n. Bot. a small opening in the surface of an ovule, through which pollen passes.

Etymology

MICRO- + Gk pule gate