siliculose

American

[si-lik-yuh-lohs] / sɪˈlɪk jəˌloʊs /

adjective

Botany.

bearing silicles.
having the form or appearance of a silicle.

siliculose British

/ sɪˈlɪkjʊˌləʊs, -ˌləʊz /

adjective

(of certain cruciferous plants such as honesty) producing siliculae

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Etymology

Origin of siliculose

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

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