Achene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Achene is a noun meaning (botany) A small, dry, indehiscent fruit, containing a single seed, as in the buttercup.
Meaning
(botany) A small, dry, indehiscent fruit, containing a single seed, as in the buttercup.
Example Sentences
The mulberry puts forth its messy clusters of achenes.
Word Forms
- achenes
- achaenium
- achenium
Synonyms for achene
Depending on context, synonyms include achenium, spermidium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include akene, seed, acinus, berry, seednut, bean.
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