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      micropyle
      noun
      minute opening in the wall of an ovule through which the pollen tube enters
      Roots
      mikrosmicro- · Greek · smallpylepyle- · Greek · gate
      Words related to micropyle
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      The word micropyle breaks down into 2 roots of Greek origin: micro-, from Greek mikros (“small”); and pyle, from Greek pyle (“gate”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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