aril

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed

Etymology

1785. From New Latin arillus (compare modern French arille and the English doublet arillus), from Medieval Latin arilli.

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