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aril

Syllabification: (ar·il)
Pronunciation: /ˈarəl/

Definition of aril

noun

Botany
  • an extra seed-covering, typically colored and hairy or fleshy, e.g., the red fleshy cup around a yew seed.

Derivatives

arillate

Pronunciation: /-lit, -ˌlāt/

adjective

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin arillus, of unknown origin; perhaps related to medieval Latin arilli 'dried grape stones'

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