Meaning of the word bract in English
What does bract mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bract
US /brækt/
UK /brækt/
Noun
a modified leaf or scale, typically small, in the axil of which a flower or flower cluster arises
Example:
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The colorful parts of a bougainvillea flower are actually bracts, not petals.
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Many plants have small, leaf-like bracts at the base of their flower stalks.