Chalaza
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
The basal attachment region of a plant ovule where the integuments and nucellus are joined, situated directly opposite the micropyle.
“The botanist examined the chalaza to assess how firmly the ovule was attached to the placenta.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cha·la·za
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Wordle
Ends in AZA, a highly unusual triple-letter combination, contains four vowels among seven letters
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Scrabble
The Z scores 10 points, making CHALAZA extremely high-value, especially on a premium square
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