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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Microfleece (material).
2. 2
   A type of very small diameter pile used in building/construction.
3. 3
   Opening in the seed coat which allows water to enter.
4. 4
   An opening in the membranes surrounding the ovum, by which nutrition is assisted and the entrance of the spermatozoa permitted.

Etymology

From micro- + pile.

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