How Do You Spell GLUMELLULE?

Pronunciation: [ɡlˈuːmɪljˌuːl] (IPA)

The word "glumellule" is a botanical term that refers to a small scale on the spikelet of a grass or similar plant. It is spelled as /ɡluːˈmɛljul/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with the first syllable pronounced as "gloo" and the second syllable pronounced as "mel-yool". The final "e" in the spelling is silent, hence the emphasis on the "l" sound in the final syllable. The complex spelling of "glumellule" reflects the technical terminology of the field of botany.

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GLUMELLULE Meaning and Definition

  1. The inner husk of the flowers of grasses.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GLUMELLULE

  • glumellqle
  • glumellwle
  • glumelltle
  • glumellude
  • glumelluhe
  • glumellune
  • glumellume
  • glumellulu
  • glumellulm
  • glumellula
  • glumellulg
  • g lumellule
  • gl umellule
  • glu mellule
  • glum ellule
  • glume llule
  • glumel lule
  • glumell ule
  • glumellu le
  • glumellul e

Etymology of GLUMELLULE

The word "glumellule" is a technical term used in botany to refer to the small bractlet found at the base of the flower in a grass spikelet. The etymology of the word can be broken down as follows:

1. Glume: The term "glume" originated from the Latin word "gluma", meaning "husk" or "sheath". It refers specifically to the bract-like structures present at the base of grass inflorescences (spikelets) that enclose and protect the flowers.

2. -ell-: This component of the word serves as a diminutive suffix, indicating a smaller or lesser version of something. It is derived from Latin "-ellus", which means "small" or "little".

3. -ule: This is another diminutive suffix, also derived from Latin "-ulus", indicating a small or diminutive size.