achene

/əˈkiːn, əˈkiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a dry, one-seeded fruit, typically indehiscent and often winged, as in sunflowers, dandelions, and many composites.

“The seed of the sunflower is an achene, designed to travel far on the wind.”

Synonyms

  • cypsela
  • nutlet

Antonyms

  • berry
  • pome