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silique

/sɪˈliːk/ noun · British & US
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What does silique mean?

noun

A dry, dehiscent fruit that splits open to release its seeds, typically found in plants of the Brassicaceae family, such as cabbages and mustards.

Example

"The silique of the mustard plant burst open, releasing its seeds into the wind."

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