Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hyl
Noun
/haɪl/
Definition
A term used in botany to refer to a part of the structure of certain plants, specifically the region of a seed coat.
Examples
- The hyl of the seed is crucial for its nourishment.
- Botanists study the hyl to understand seed development.
- The hyl connects the developing seeds to the parent plant.
Meaning
In the context of botany, ‘hyl’ often designates the part of a plant seed where it attaches to the ovule.
Synonyms
- seed attachment
- hilum
