Arils

/ˈærɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of aril; multiple soft, colorful seed coverings or appendages on plants.

Etymology

From singular 'aril' with the standard English plural suffix '-s,' the most common modern English form of the word used in everyday botanical and horticultural contexts.

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Pomegranate arils are worth billions in the global market—they're so desirable that recent scientific research focuses on growing them bigger and sweeter, showing how a tiny botanical feature became a major agricultural industry!

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