What does TESTA mean?

testa 1. Parts of Speech: Noun 2. Definitions:

• The outermost layer of a seed or nut;
• The hard, protective covering of an egg.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈtɛstə/
• UK: /ˈtɛstə/

4. Origin and Usage: Testa comes from the Latin word "testa," which means "pot" or "jar." In English, it refers to the hard, protective outer layer of a seed or nut. It is also used to describe the hard, protective covering of an egg. Testa is commonly used in the field of botany and agriculture. 5. Synonyms: Seed coat, seed husk, shell, eggshell, egg membrane. 6. Related Words:

• Stare
• Taste
• State
• Taste
• Tates

7. Example Sentences:

• The testa of a seed is the outermost layer that protects the embryo inside.
• She cracked the egg and carefully removed the testa before cooking it.