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anlage

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A primordium, the initial clustering of embryonic cells from which a body part develops.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences

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noun

Meaning 2

An allele, a specific version of a gene (as used by Gregor Mendel).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, genetics, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences

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noun

Meaning 3

Temperament, the predominant personality type.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences

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noun

Meaning 4

an organ in its earliest stage of development; the foundation for subsequent development

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: primordium

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: organ

History

Etymology

From German Anlage.

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