adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To produce, or to differentiate into an embryo

   "The eggs embryonate, but the larvae die before hatching ( b )."

Adjective

1. 1
   Having an embryo. not-comparable

   "an embryonate plant"

Example

More examples

"The eggs embryonate, but the larvae die before hatching ( b )."

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