Radicle — Rad i*cle (r[a^]d [i^]*k l), n. [L. radicula, dim. of radix, icis, root: cf. F. radicule. See {Radix}.] (Bot.) (a) The rudimentary stem of a plant which supports the cotyledons in the seed, and from which the root is developed downward; the stem… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
radicle — (n.) 1670s, in botany, from L. radicula, dim. of radix (see RADISH (Cf. radish)) … Etymology dictionary
radicle — ► NOUN ▪ the part of a plant embryo that develops into the primary root. ORIGIN Latin radicula little root … English terms dictionary
radicle — [rad′i kəl] n. [L radicula, dim. of radix,ROOT1] 1. Anat. the rootlike beginning of a nerve, vein, etc. 2. Bot. a) the lower part of the axis of an embryo seedling; strictly, the root part; often, the hypocotyl, sometimes together with the root… … English World dictionary
Radicle — In botany, the radicle is the first part of a seedling (a growing plant embryo) to emerge from the seed during the process of germination. The radicle is the embryonic root of the plant, and grows downward in the soil(The shoot emerges from the… … Wikipedia
radicle — Caulicle Cau li*cle, n. (Bot.) A short caulis or stem, esp. the rudimentary stem seen in the embryo of a seed; otherwise called a {radicle}. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Radicle (disambiguation) — Radicle may refer to:*Radicle, a root * Radicle (anatomy), a nerve root, so called for its resemblance to plant roots … Wikipedia
radicle — noun Etymology: Latin radicula, diminutive of radic , radix Date: 1671 1. the lower part of the axis of a plant embryo or seedling: a. the embryonic root of a seedling b. hypocotyl c. the hypocotyl and the root together 2. radical 4 … New Collegiate Dictionary
radicle — n. [L. radix, root] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) The base of the scape of the antenna; radicular adj … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
radicle — /rad i keuhl/, n. 1. Bot. a. the lower part of the axis of an embryo; the primary root. See diag. under plumule. b. a rudimentary root; radicel or rootlet. 2. Chem. (formerly) radical (def. 12). 3. Anat. a small rootlike part or structure, as the … Universalium
