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ariled

/ˈær.ɪld/

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adjective

formalcommonscientificobsolete/ˈær.ɪld/

An obsolete botanical term describing a seed that has an aril (an extra seed covering).

  • 🇷🇺Устаревший ботанический термин, описывающий семя, имеющее ариллус (дополнительную оболочку семени).
  1. Having an aril C2 formal

    Describing a seed that is covered by a fleshy, often brightly colored outer layer called an aril.

    • The yew tree produces ariled seeds that are highly toxic.
    • Many tropical plants have ariled seeds to attract birds for dispersal.
    • The ariled seed of the nutmeg tree is used as a spice.

    🇷🇺Имеющий ариллус

    Synonyms: arillate