About The Word Rhaphe
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Rhaphe
Rhaphe Definition And Meaning |
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What's The Definition Of Rhaphe?
[n] a ridge that forms a seam between two parts
Synonyms | Synonyms for Rhaphe: raphe Related Terms | Find terms related to Rhaphe: See Also | palatine raphe | ridge | scrotum Rhaphe In Webster's Dictionary \Rha"phe\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? seam, fr. ??? to sew. ]
(Bot.)
The continuation of the seed stalk along the side of an
anatropous ovule or seed, forming a ridge or seam. [Written
also {raphe}.] --Gray.
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