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lenticel.

One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɛntɪsɛl//ˈlɛntəsɛl/
  1. One of the small, oval, rounded spots upon the stem or branch of a plant, from which the underlying tissues may protrude or roots may issue, either in the air, or more commonly when the stem or branch is covered with water or earth.

  2. A small, lens-shaped gland on the underside of some leaves.

Where this word comes from

From New Latin lenticella, diminutive of Latin lēns (“lentil”); compare French lenticelle.

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