'Rhaphe' definitions:

Definition of 'rhaphe'

(from WordNet)
noun
A ridge that forms a seam between two parts [syn: raphe, rhaphe]

Definition of 'Rhaphe'

From: GCIDE
  • Rhaphe \Rha"phe\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ??? seam, fr. ??? to sew. ] (Bot.) The continuation of the seed stalk along the side of an anatropous ovule or seed, forming a ridge or seam. [Written also raphe.] --Gray. [1913 Webster]