glume

English

Etymology

From Latin gluma (“husk of grain”). The root can also be seen in glubere (“to peel”).

Pronunciation
  • Rhymes: -uːm

Noun

glume (plural glumes)

  1. (botany) A basal, membranous, outer sterile husk or bract in the flowers of grasses (Poaceae) and sedges (Cyperaceae).

Translations
Translations

Italian

Noun

glume f

  1. plural of gluma
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