Synonyms for testa
- noun
Definitions
- n. 1
A seed coat.
The testa develops from the tissue, the integument, originally surrounding the ovule.
Forms
- Plural
- testae → shells, episperms…
Example sentences
- shell It took Tom a long time to break out of his shell.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| testa | falling | |
| shell | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- shell1
- 8 letters
- episperm