| aril | A fleshy outgrowth that partially or completely surrounds the seed in someplants. (09 Oct 1997) |
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| arillus | <botany> A exterior covering, forming a false coat or appendage to a seed, as the loose, transparent bag inclosing the seed or the white water lily. The mace of the nutmeg is also an aril. Origin: From LL. Arilli dry grapes, perh. Fr. L. Aridus dry: cf. F,. Arille. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |