Loculicidal Definition

lŏkyə-lə-sīdl
adjective
Longitudinally dehiscent along the capsule wall between the partitions of the locule, as in the fruits of irises and lilies.
American Heritage
Splitting open along the midribs of the carpels of which it is formed.
Webster's New World

(botany) Dehiscent through the middle of the back of each cell; said of capsules.

Wiktionary
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Wiktionary

Origin of Loculicidal

  • Latin loculus cell + caedere to cut: compare French loculicide.

    From Wiktionary

  • locul(us) Latin -cīda one who cuts –cide –al

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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