aril
aril
Definition
aril (ar′il, er′-)
noun
an additional covering that forms on certain seeds after fertilization, developing from the stalk of the ovule
Etymology: ModL arillus < ML, dried grape < L aridus, arid
ar′il·late′ (--ə lāt′) adjective
aril
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- remove: After removing the arils from the seed they should be sown onto a standard potting compost.
- call: Its fruits resemble dangling pink lanterns, with four seeds inside that are covered with an orange fleshy layer called an aril.
Adjective modifier
