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anlage.

A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.

  2. An allele, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel).

  3. Temperament, the predominant personality type.

Where this word comes from

From German Anlage.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.