silique

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/ˈsɪlɪk/ English

Definitions

noun

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.

Related words

Synonyms

siliqua silicle galbulus silene silk silk tree silphion scilla panicle aril cirrus campion cup plant compass plant rosinwood boll

Associated

centimeter seeds winged tiny containing subspecies plant length measuring fruit seed varieties

Rhymes

relique pillock killick killock tilak sillock silic philic silic-relik

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