Advertisement
Advertisement
aril
[ ar-il ]
noun
- a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.
aril
/ ˈærɪl /
noun
- an appendage on certain seeds, such as those of the yew and nutmeg, developed from or near the funicle of the ovule and often brightly coloured and fleshy
aril
/ ăr′əl /
- A fleshy seed cover which arises from the funiculus (the stalk of the ovule). Arils, such the red berry-like arils of the yew, are often brightly colored to attract animals who eat them and disperse the seeds. The spice mace is the aril of the nutmeg seed.
Discover More
Derived Forms
- ˈarilˌlate, adjective
Discover More
Other Words From
- aril·loid adjective
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of aril1
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of aril1
Discover More
Example Sentences
By the end of Aril, the several armies seemed to be ready, and the general forward movement on Corinth began.
Seed vessel pyramidal, containing many seeds enveloped in an elastic aril by which they are ejected when the fruit opens.
Calyx not minute; pod colored, dehiscent; seeds enclosed in a pulpy aril.
Seeds many in several rows on the lateral placenta, with a fleshy lacerate aril on one side.
The pulp is of the nature of an aril, that is, an additional seed-coat.
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[pet-ri-kawr]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse