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.