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Silique

Silique Meaning & Definition
Silique Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Silique?

[n] narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae

Synonyms | Synonyms for Silique: siliqua

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See Also | capsule | silicle

Silique In Webster's Dictionary

\Sil"ique\, n. [L. siliqua a pod or husk, a very small weight or measure: cf. F. silique.] (Bot.) An oblong or elongated seed vessel, consisting of two valves with a dissepiment between, and opening by sutures at either margin. The seeds are attached to both edges of the dissepiment, alternately upon each side of it.

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