siliquose

[ sil-i-kwohs ]
/ ˈsɪl ɪˌkwoʊs /

adjective

bearing siliques.
resembling a silique or silicle.

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Also sil·i·quous [sil-uh-kwuh s] /ˈsɪl ə kwəs/.

Origin of siliquose

From the New Latin word siliquōsus, dating back to 1685–95. See silique, -ose1

Words nearby siliquose

silicula, siliculose, siliculose cataract, siliqua, silique, siliquose, siliquose cataract, silk, silk cotton, silk gland, silk hat
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Medical definitions for siliquose

siliquose
[ sĭl′ĭ-kwōs′ ]

adj.

Resembling a long slender pod. Used of a cataract resulting in shriveling of the lens and calcareous deposits in the capsule.
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