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vitellus
CIDE DICTIONARY
vitellus, n. [L., the yolk of an egg.].
- The contents or substance of the ovum; egg yolk. See Illust. of Ovum. [1913 Webster]
- Perisperm in an early condition. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
vitellus, n. (pl. vitelli)
1 the yolk of an egg.
2 the contents of the ovum.
1 the yolk of an egg.
2 the contents of the ovum.
Etymology
L, = yolk
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