Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
silique
Noun
/ˈsɪlɪk/
Definition
A type of long, narrow seed pod characteristic of certain plants, particularly those in the mustard family.
Examples
- The mustard plant produces a silique that can hold numerous seeds.
- Botanists study the structure of the silique to understand seed dispersal mechanisms.
Meaning
Silique refers to the elongated fruit produced by plants such as mustard, where seeds are contained within a thin, often translucent shell.
Synonyms
- pod
- capsule
