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arillode

British  
/ ˈærɪˌləʊd /

noun

  1. a structure in certain seeds that resembles an aril but is developed from the micropyle of the ovule

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Etymology

Origin of arillode

C19: from aril + -ode 1

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This arillode, after growing downwards, may be reflected upwards so as to cover the micropyle.

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