Hydathode


[hahy-duh-thohd] /ˈhaɪ dəˌθoʊd/

noun, Botany.
1.
a specialized leaf structure through which water is exuded.
/ˈhaɪdəˌθəʊd/
noun
1.
a pore in plants, esp on the leaves, specialized for excreting water

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