芽鱗

Reading

Kana: がりん

Romaji: garin

Definition

noun

1

bud scale (scaly leaf protecting a bud)

Kanji

芽

Readings: ガ、 め

Meanings: bud, sprout, spear, germ

鱗

Readings: リン、 うろこ、 こけ、 こけら

Meaning: scales (fish)