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primordium

/ˈprɪmɔːrdɪəm/ noun · British & US
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What does primordium mean?

noun

The earliest or most primitive form of something; a fundamental or original element. In embryology, the earliest stage of development of an organism.

Example

"The primordium of the flower is the first visible sign of its growth."

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