ARIL


Meaning of ARIL in English

n. Bot. an extra seed-covering, often coloured and hairy or fleshy, e.g. the red fleshy cup around a yew seed. arillate adj.

[ mod.L arillus: cf. med.L arilli dried grape-stones ]

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