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Definition of Silicle

1. Noun. Short broad silique occurring in some cruciferous plants.

Definition of Silicle

1. n. A seed vessel resembling a silique, but about as broad as it is long. See Silique.

Definition of Silicle

1. Noun. (botany) A short silique, such as the seed capsule (fruit) of shepherd's purse. ¹

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Definition of Silicle

1. a short, flat silique [n -S]

Medical Definition of Silicle

1. A seed vessel resembling a silique, but about as broad as it is long. See Silique. Origin: L. Silicula, dim. Of siliqua a pod or husk: cf. F. Silicule. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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