arillodium

/ˌærɪˈlɪdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A botanical term referring to the stony covering of the seeds of certain plants, especially those in the family Amaryllidaceae, such as the lily, but not a true aril.

“The arillodium of the amaryllis flower protects its seeds from the environment.”

Synonyms

  • aril
  • testa

Antonyms

  • capsule