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Husk relative
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aril
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Word definitions for aril in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Aril \Ar"il\, ||Arillus \A*ril"lus\, n. [From LL. arilli dry grapes, perh. fr. L. aridus dry: cf. F,. arille.] (Bot.) A exterior covering, forming a false coat or appendage to a seed, as the loose, transparent bag inclosing the seed of the white water lily. ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"accessory covering of seeds," 1794, from Modern Latin arillus , from Medieval Latin arilli , Spanish arillos "dried grapes, raisins."
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed
Usage examples of aril.
Shiel seemed the most angry, but Aril and Ooryl insulated him from the individuals on either side so no violence broke out.
Even he had celebrated, albeit a bit subdued, because Aril Nunb had been found alive and nearly well in Invisec.
Curious by nature, Aril had studied the Federate register between watches.
Even from this angle, Aril could see that several steering units had been blown off.
We're still one pilot light, but Aril Nunb rejoined us temporArily for yesterday's celebration.