The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
lodicule — [läd′i kyo͞ol΄] n. [L lodicula, a small coverlet, dim. of lodix, a coverlet] one of the usually two minute, flat or fleshy outgrowths at the base of the flower of a grass, that swell up at flowering, assisting the escape of anthers and stigmas … English World dictionary
lodicule — noun Etymology: Latin lodicula, diminutive of lodic , lodix cover Date: 1864 one of usually two delicate membranous hyaline scales at the base of the ovary of a grass that by their swelling assist in anthesis … New Collegiate Dictionary
lodicule — /lod i kyoohl /, n. Bot. one of the specialized scales at the base of the ovary of certain grass flowers. [1860 65; < NL lodicula, dim. of L lodix (s. lodic ) blanket, rug; see ULE] * * * … Universalium
lodicule — noun A small scale at the base of the ovary of a flower of a grass … Wiktionary
lodicule — (lo di ku l ) s. f. Terme de botanique. Enveloppe intérieure de la fleur des graminées. ÉTYMOLOGIE Lat. lodicula, diminutif de lodix, couverture … Dictionnaire de la Langue Française d'Émile Littré
lodicule — [ lɒdɪkju:l] noun Botany a small green or white scale below the ovary of a grass flower. Origin C19: from L. lodicula, dimin. of lodix coverlet … English new terms dictionary
lodicule — lod·i·cule … English syllables
lodicule — lod•i•cule [[t]ˈlɒd ɪˌkyul[/t]] n. bot one of the specialized scales at the base of the ovary of certain grass flowers • Etymology: 1860–65; < NL lōdīcula, dim. of L lōdīx, s. lōdīc blanket, rug; see ule … From formal English to slang
lodicule — /ˈlɒdɪkjul/ (say lodikyoohl) noun a small turgid scale found in some grass flowers. {Latin lōdīcula, diminutive of lōdix blanket} …
lodicule — n. Bot. a small green or white scale below the ovary of a grass flower. Etymology: L lodicula dimin. of lodix coverlet … Useful english dictionary
