siliquae

/sɪˈlɪkwɪ/; /sɪˈlɪkweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a dry, dehiscent fruit that splits open along both sides to release its seeds, especially a pod of a legume or a follicle of an orchid

“The siliquae of the bean plant will open to reveal its seeds.”

Synonyms

  • legume pod
  • seed pod

Antonyms

  • berry
  • fleshy fruit