Ariled

/ˈærɪld/ adjective

Definition

Having an aril or arils; covered with or bearing an aril.

Etymology

From 'aril' plus the past participle suffix '-ed,' creating an adjective describing seeds that possess an aril structure.

Kelly Says

In botanical descriptions, 'ariled' versus 'non-ariled' is crucial for identifying plant species—it's like a botanical fingerprint that tells you instantly whether a seed belongs to certain plant families.

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