arillate

/ˈærɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to have an aril, or to cover with arils, especially on a seed

“The plant arillates its seeds to protect them from the environment.”

2. verb

to form an aril, especially around a seed

“Some plants arillate their seeds with a protective covering.”

Synonyms

  • enclose
  • envelop

Antonyms

  • expose
  • reveal