What is "siliquae"

Siliqua \Sil"i*qua\, n.; pl. Siliqu[ae]. [L. See Silique.]

1. (Bot.) Same as Silique.

2. A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by jewelers, and refiners of gold.

n. (plural of siliqua English)

1. n. narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae [syn: silique]

2. [also: siliquae (pl)]

See siliqua