silicle
IPA: sˈɪɫʌkʌɫ
noun
- (botany) A short silique, such as the seed capsule (fruit) of shepherd's purse.
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Examples of "silicle" in Sentences
- The silicle contains tiny seeds that are released when it splits open
- The silicle is a type of fruit that resembles a small pod
- After the flower blooms, it forms a silicle to house its seeds
- The silicle is commonly found in plants such as mustard and cabbage
- As the silicle matures, it turns from green to brown and dries out
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