areole

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English

Definitions

noun

The smallest enclosures created by the veins of a leaf.
Bump on a cactus out of which grow clusters of spines.

Related words

Synonyms

interstice areola veinlet urceole perianth middle rib venation bracteole lobelet valve lobule veinule annulus exostome paraphyllum vernation

Associated

anastomosing stalked vein hind veins cactus radial angle wings tips absent cell

Rhymes

cariole variole dariole carriole glareole carry whole

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