radicle

noun

rad·​i·​cle ˈra-di-kəl How to pronounce radicle (audio)
1
: the lower part of the axis of a plant embryo or seedling:
a
: the root of a plant embryo
b
c
: the hypocotyl and the root together
2

Word History

Etymology

Latin radicula, diminutive of radic-, radix

First Known Use

1671, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of radicle was in 1671

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Cite this Entry

“Radicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radicle. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

radicle

noun
rad·​i·​cle ˈrad-i-kəl How to pronounce radicle (audio)
1
: the rootlike beginning of an anatomical vessel or part
the radicle of a vein
2

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