silique

/ˈsɪlɪk/ · noun

Meaning

A long dry fruit (seed capsule), length more than twice the width, typical to cruciferous plants and consisting of two fused carpels that separate when ripe.

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Related words

siliqua(English)silicle(English)galbulus(English)silene(English)silk(English)silk tree(English)silphion(English)scilla(English)centimeter(English)seeds(English)winged(English)tiny(English)

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