Advertisement

Advertisement

siliculose

[si-lik-yuh-lohs]

adjective

Botany.

  1. bearing silicles.

  2. having the form or appearance of a silicle.

siliculose

/ sɪˈlɪkjʊˌləʊs, -ˌləʊz /

adjective

  1. (of certain cruciferous plants such as honesty) producing siliculae

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of siliculose1

From the New Latin word siliculōsus, dating back to 1725–35. See silicle, -ose 1
Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of siliculose1

C18: from New Latin siliculōsus, from silicula a silicle
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Siliculose, bearing a silicle, or a fruit resembling it.

Read more on Project Gutenberg

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

siliculasiliqua

Browse

  • #
  • aa
  • bb
  • cc
  • dd
  • ee
  • ff
  • gg
  • hh
  • ii
  • jj
  • kk
  • ll
  • mm
  • nn
  • oo
  • pp
  • qq
  • rr
  • ss
  • tt
  • uu
  • vv
  • ww
  • xx
  • yy
  • zz