locular

/ɒkjʊlɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or consisting of cells or locules, especially in a fruit or a seed.

“The botanist studied the locular structure of the watermelon.”

2. noun

a cell or locule in a fruit or seed.

“The fruit contained many loculi that were filled with juice.”

Synonyms

  • cellular
  • loculic

Antonyms

  • acellular
  • solid