siliculose

[ si-lik-yuh-lohs ]

adjective

, Botany.

1. bearing silicles.
2. having the form or appearance of a silicle.

siliculose

/ sɪˈlɪkjʊˌləʊs; -ˌləʊz /

adjective

1. (of certain cruciferous plants such as honesty) producing siliculae

Word History and Origins

Origin of siliculose¹

From the New Latin word siliculōsus, dating back to 1725–35. See silicle, -ose ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of siliculose¹

C18: from New Latin siliculōsus, from silicula a silicle

Example Sentences

Siliculose, bearing a silicle, or a fruit resembling it.

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