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Type of seed jacket
Answer for the clue "Type of seed jacket ", 4 letters:
aril
Alternative clues for the word aril
- Fleshy seed jacket
- Jacket for a seed
- Brightly colored seed cover
- Bittersweet covering
- Botanical exterior
- Plant part
- Litchi fruit pulp
- Fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed
- Extra protection for some seeds
Word definitions for aril in dictionaries
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."
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.