follicle
A hair follicle and nearby structures
Meaning
Noun
- A small cavity or sac, such as a hair follicle.
- A type of primitive dry fruit produced by certain flowering plants.
Origin
- Borrowed from Latin folliculus.
Modern English dictionary
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