glume


Definition: Meaning of, glume in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɡluːm /

  • noun
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Singular Plural
glume glumes
  1. small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae
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glume used in phrases

  • flowering glume (noun)
    1. the lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae
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