Glume and Lemma

Glume

Glume noun - Small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of Gramineae and Cyperaceae.
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Lemma and glume are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Lemma" with "Glume", this nouns are similar.

Lemma

Lemma noun - The lower and stouter of the two glumes immediately enclosing the floret in most Gramineae.
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Synonyms for Lemma

Glume and lemma are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Glume" instead a noun "Lemma".
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