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Protective seed cover
Answer for the clue "Protective seed cover ", 4 letters:
aril
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
An aril (pronounced ), also called an arillus , is a specialized outgrowth from a seed that partly or completely covers the seed. An arillode or false aril is sometimes distinguished: whereas an aril grows from the attachment point of the seed to the ovary ...
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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.