Meaning Of The Word Palea

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What's The Definition Of Palea?

palea in American English
the upper, or inner, thin, membranous bract enclosing the flower in grasses
noun: a chafflike scale or bract

palea in British English
noun: the inner of two bracts surrounding each floret in a grass spikelet

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