English dictionary

silique

/s/I/'l/i/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae

noun.plant

Synonyms siliqua

Source: WordNet 3.0
An oblong or elongated seed vessel, consisting of two valves with a dissepiment between, and opening by sutures at either margin. The seeds are attached to both edges of the dissepiment, alternately upon each side of it.

noun

Source: webster1913