| aleuron | Protein granules in the endosperm of seeds, supposed to contain the vitamins of edible seeds and grains. Origin: G. Flour (05 Mar 2000) |
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| aleuronate | Protein from the aleuron layer (endosperm) of cereal grains; used to make bread for diabetics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| aleurone | <botany> An albuminoid substance which occurs in minute grains ("protein granules") in maturing seeds and tubers; supposed to be a modification of protoplasm. Origin: Gr. Flour. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aleurone grain | <plant biology> Membrane bounded storage granule within plant cells that usually contains protein. May be an aleuroplast or just a specialised vacuole. (18 Nov 1997) |
| aleuronic | <botany> Having the nature of aleurone. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| aleuronoid | Resembling flour. (05 Mar 2000) |