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xylem

noun

The woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels

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Word length
5
Starts with
X
Ends with
M
Contains
YL
Scrabble score
17

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Pronunciation

ˈzaɪ.ləm

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noun

  1. The woody part of plants: the supporting and water-conducting tissue, consisting primarily of tracheids and vessels

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