aril
pronunciation
How to pronounce aril in British English:
UK ['ærɪl]
How to pronounce aril in American English:
US ['ærɪl]
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- Noun:
- fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed
Word Origin
- aril (n.)
- "accessory covering of seeds," 1794, from Modern Latin arillus, from Medieval Latin arilli, Spanish arillos "dried grapes, raisins."
Example
- 1. Seeds usually 2 ; aril reflexed , 2-lobed .
- 2. Seeds black ; aril laciniate .
- 3. Longan fruit are edible white aril .
- 4. Seeds numerous , arillate ; aril 3-lobed .
- 5. Seeds usually 3-6 , ellipsoid ; aril basal to enveloping seed .