silique
IPA: siɫˈik
noun
- (botany) 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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Examples of "silique" in Sentences
- The plant had elongated silique pods that contained tiny seeds
- The farmer harvested the ripe silique pods and collected the seeds for planting next season
- The silique pods of the mustard plant were a vibrant shade of green
- As the silique pods matured, they turned a golden brown color
- The silique pods split open easily, dispersing the seeds inside
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