adjective
(of some seeds) having a fleshy and usually brightly colored cover
• Syn: ↑ariled
• Similar to: ↑covered
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/ar"euh layt', -lit/, adj. Bot.
having an aril.
[1825-35; < NL arill(us) ARIL + -ATE1]
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arˈillary, arˈillate or arˈillated adjective
Having an aril
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Main Entry: ↑aril
Useful english dictionary. 2012.