Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Glumes.
Glumes - as a noun
Small dry membranous bract found in inflorescences of gramineae and cyperaceae
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bractHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The grasses have two types of glumes: lower glumes and upper glumes."
"The glumes of this wheat variety are shorter compared to others."
"In some grass species, the glumes are awned."
"The glumes protect the developing seed of the grass plant."
"The glumes of barley are long and narrow."
Word Game Points
Is GLUMES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glumes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
GLUMES has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is GLUMES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glumes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordGLUMES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is GLUMES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glumes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGLUMES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
