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Definition embryo in British English

embryo noun

[countable] noun
/ˈembriˌəʊ/
1

an animal or human before it is born, when it is beginning to develop and grow

Synonyms and related words
the afterbirth amniocentesis amniotic fluid
2

the beginning of something such as a plan or idea

Example

Planning is still in its embryo stages.

Synonyms and related words
beginning start introduction
Definition embryo in British English