intine

[ in-teen, -tahyn ]

noun

, Botany.

1. the inner coat of a spore, especially a pollen grain.

intine

/ -taɪn; ˈɪntɪn; -tiːn /

noun

1. the inner wall of a pollen grain or a spore Compare exine

Word History and Origins

Origin of intine¹

1825–35; < Latin int ( us ) within + -ine ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of intine¹

C19: from Latin intimus innermost + -ine ¹