silicle

(sili kəl)

noun

Bot. a short, broad silique
also silicula

Origin: < Fr or L: Fr silicule < L silicula, dim. of siliqua, pod: for IE base see silex

See silicle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A short silique usually having a length less than three times its width.

Origin:

Origin: Latin silicula

Origin: , diminutive of siliqua, seed pod

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