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See Imbrue, Embrew. [Obs.]

To brutify; to imbrute. All the man embruted in the swine. Cawthorn.

erm of the plant, which is inclosed in the seed and which is developed by germination. In embryo, in an incipient or undeveloped state; in conception, but not yet executed. "The company little suspected what a noble work I had then in embryo." Swift.

See under Embryonic.

Pertaining to the development of an embryo.

The production and development of an embryo.

The formation of an embryo.

The general description of embryos.

Of or pertaining to embryology.

One skilled in embryology.

The science which relates to the formation and development of the embryo in animals and plants; a study of the gradual development of the ovum until it reaches the adult stage.

See Embryo.

Pertaining to an embryo, or the initial state of any organ; embryonic.

Embryonic.

In the state of, or having, an embryonal.

Of or pertaining to an embryo; embryonal; rudimentary. Embryonic sac or vesicle (Bot.), the vesicle within which the embryo is developed in the ovule; -- sometimes called also amnios sac, and embryonal sac.

Having an embryo.

Like an embryo in form.

Relating to, or aiding in, the formation of an embryo; as, embryoplastic cells.

Embryonic.