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- [len-tuh-sel]
- /ˈlɛn təˌsɛl/
- /lˈentaɪsəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [len-tuh-sel]
- /ˈlɛn təˌsɛl/
Definitions of lenticel word
- noun lenticel a body of cells formed on the periderm of a stem, appearing on the surface of the plant as a lens-shaped spot, and serving as a pore. 1
- noun lenticel One of many raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues. 1
- noun lenticel any of numerous pores in the stem of a woody plant allowing exchange of gases between the plant and the exterior 0
- noun lenticel a spongy area in the bark of a woody plant, serving as a pore to permit the exchange of gases between the stem and the atmosphere 0
- noun lenticel One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth. 0
- noun lenticel A small, lens-shaped gland on the under side of some leaves. 0
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Origin of lenticel
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < New Latin lenticella, diminutive of Latin lenticula lentil; see lenticle
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Parts of speech for Lenticel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lenticel popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lenticel usage trend in Literature
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