Definition of Arillus

1. aril [n ARILLI] - See also: aril

Medical Definition of Arillus

1. A exterior covering, forming a false coat or appendage to a seed, as the loose, transparent bag inclosing the seed or the white water lily. The mace of the nutmeg is also an aril. Origin: From LL. Arilli dry grapes, perh. Fr. L. Aridus dry: cf. F,. Arille. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arillus

ariette
ariettes
aright
Ariidae
Arikara
aril
aril
ariled
arillary
arillate
arilli
arillode
arillodes
arilloid
arillus (current term)
arillus (current term)
arils
Arilus
Arilus cristatus
Ariocarpus
Ariocarpus fissuratus
Ariomma
ariose
ariosi
arioso
ariosos
ariot
aripple
aris
Arisaema

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