endosperm

🇺🇸 /ˈendəʊspɜːrm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈendəʊspɜːm/
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The substance inside a seed that provides nutrients for the developing plant embryo.

The endosperm in the wheat seed is rich in starch and proteins, providing essential nutrients for the growing plant.

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n. The substance inside a seed that provides nutrients for the developing plant embryo.

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Plural endosperms