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bractlet

 

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Noun bractlet has 1 sense
  1. bracteole, bractlet - a small bract
    --1 is a kind of bract

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Bractlet

Definition:

A bractlet is a small bract, which is a modified leaf or scale that grows just below a flower or flower cluster. Bractlets are often found in plants and trees and serve various functions.

Examples:

Noun: The bractlets on the orchid added an extra burst of color to the floral arrangement.

Noun: The pine cone is covered in bractlets that protect the seeds inside.

Noun: In some plants, the bractlets function as decoy flowers to attract pollinators away from the true flowers.

Noun: The bractlets of the poinsettia are often mistaken as petals due to their vibrant red color.

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