siliqua [sɪˈliːkwə ˈsɪlɪkwə], silique [sɪˈliːk ˈsɪlɪk]
n pl -liquae [-ˈliːkwiː] -liquas, -liques
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the long dry dehiscent fruit of cruciferous plants, such as the wallflower, consisting of two compartments separated by a central septum to which the seeds are attached
[via French from Latin siliqua a pod]
siliquaceous [ˌsɪlɪˈkweɪʃəs] adj
siliquose [ˈsɪlɪˌkwəʊs], siliquous [ˈsɪlɪkwəs] adj
siliqua - narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family CruciferaeWant to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
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