Definition of elaiosome in English:

elaiosome

noun ɪˈlʌɪəsəʊm

Botany

Any of various oil-rich structures or tissues attached to or surrounding the seeds of certain plants; especially one that acts as an attractant to ants that aid dispersal by carrying the seed away from the plant.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in New Phytologist. From German Elaiosom from elaio- (from ancient Greek ἔλαιον oil: see elaeo-) + -som.

Definition of elaiosome in US English:

elaiosome

nounɪˈlʌɪəsəʊm

Botany

Any of various oil-rich structures or tissues attached to or surrounding the seeds of certain plants; especially one that acts as an attractant to ants that aid dispersal by carrying the seed away from the plant.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in New Phytologist. From German Elaiosom from elaio- (from ancient Greek ἔλαιον oil: see elaeo-) + -som.

单词	elaiosome
释义	Definition of elaiosome in English: elaiosome noun ɪˈlʌɪəsəʊm Botany Any of various oil-rich structures or tissues attached to or surrounding the seeds of certain plants; especially one that acts as an attractant to ants that aid dispersal by carrying the seed away from the plant. Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in New Phytologist. From German Elaiosom from elaio- (from ancient Greek ἔλαιον oil: see elaeo-) + -som. Definition of elaiosome in US English: elaiosome nounɪˈlʌɪəsəʊm Botany Any of various oil-rich structures or tissues attached to or surrounding the seeds of certain plants; especially one that acts as an attractant to ants that aid dispersal by carrying the seed away from the plant. Origin Early 20th century; earliest use found in New Phytologist. From German Elaiosom from elaio- (from ancient Greek ἔλαιον oil: see elaeo-) + -som.
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