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glume — glumelike, adj. /gloohm/, n. Bot. one of the characteristic chafflike bracts of the inflorescence of grasses, sedges, etc., esp. one of the pair of bracts at the base of a spikelet. [1570 80; < L gluma husk enclosing a cereal grain, prob. equiv.… … Universalium
glumaceous — /glooh may sheuhs/, adj. Bot. 1. glumelike; chaffy. 2. consisting of or having glumes. [1820 30; GLUME + ACEOUS] * * * … Universalium
glu|ma|ceous — «gloo MAY shuhs», adjective. Botany. glumelike; like a glume; consisting of or having glumes … Useful english dictionary
