akenial
World English Dictionary
achene or akene (əˈkiːn) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a dry one-seeded indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall. It may be smooth, as in the buttercup, or feathery, as in clematis | |
| [C19: from New Latin achaenium that which does not yawn or open, from | |
| akene or akene | |
| —n | |
| [C19: from New Latin achaenium that which does not yawn or open, from | |
| a'chenial or akene | |
| —adj | |
| a'kenial or akene | |
| —adj | |
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