lenticel

noun

len·​ti·​cel ˈlen-tə-ˌsel 

: a loose aggregation of cells which penetrates the surface (as of a stem) of a woody plant and through which gases are exchanged between the atmosphere and the underlying tissues

Examples of lenticel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Decades later, the fruit of their labors is ready for picking: apple variety WA38, better known as the Cosmic Crisp, thanks to a starry pattern on its skin formed by small pores called lenticels. —Mahita Gajanan, Time, 19 Sep. 2019

Word History

Etymology

New Latin lenticella, diminutive of Latin lent-, lens lentil

First Known Use

circa 1864, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

lenticel

noun

len·​ti·​cel ˈlent-ə-ˌsel 

: a pore in a stem of a woody plant through which gases are exchanged between the atmosphere and the stem tissues