siliqua (sɪˈliːkwə
; ˈsɪlɪkwə
) or silique (sɪˈliːk
; ˈsɪlɪk
)
Definitions
noun
(plural) -liquae (-ˈliːkwiː) -liquas, -liques- the long dry dehiscent fruit of cruciferous plants, such as the wallflower, consisting of two compartments separated by a central septum to which the seeds are attached
Derived Forms
siliquaceous (ˌsɪlɪˈkweɪʃəs
) adjectivesiliquose (ˈsɪlɪˌkwəʊs
) , siliquous (ˈsɪlɪkwəs
) adjective
) , siliquous (ˈsɪlɪkwəs
) adjectiveWord Origin
C18: via French from Latin siliqua a podSponsored Links
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