testa meaning

UK US /ˈtɛstə/ 2 syllables

testa (noun): protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants.

Definition of testa

  1. protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants

    Synonyms: episperm, seed coat

    Type of: reproductive structure

    Related forms: testaceous

How to pronounce testa

testa is pronounced /ˈtɛstə/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with testa

Scrabble score: 5 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in TA · 5-letter words

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