: protein matter in the form of minute granules or grains occurring in seeds in endosperm or in a special peripheral layer

Word History

Etymology

German Aleuron, from Greek, flour; akin to Armenian ałam I grind

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aleurone was in 1858

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Cite this Entry

“Aleurone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aleurone. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

aleurone

noun
: protein matter in the form of minute granules or grains occurring in seeds in endosperm or in a special peripheral layer
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