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silique Definition

si·lique (si lēk′, sil′ik)

noun

the pod of plants of the crucifer family, with two valves that fall away from a thin membrane bearing the seeds

Etymology: Fr < L siliqua: see silicle

silique Related Forms
sil′i·quose′ (sil′ə kwōs′) adjective or sil′i·quous-kwəs