Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
samara
noun
/səˈmɛərə/

Definition
A samara is a type of fruit that has a seed attached to a wing-like extension, allowing it to be dispersed by the wind.

Examples
- The maple tree produces samaras that twirl gracefully as they fall to the ground.
- Many trees use samaras to spread their seeds efficiently across large areas.
- The ash tree’s samaras resemble little helicopters spinning downward in the wind.

Meaning
The term samara refers to a specific botanical structure that enables certain plants to reproduce by transporting their seeds over distances when carried by the breeze.

Synonyms
- seed wing
- helicopter seed
- winged seed