Definition of Siliqua

1. Noun. Narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family Cruciferae.

Exact synonyms: Silique
Generic synonyms: Capsule
Specialized synonyms: Silicle

Definition of Siliqua

1. n. Same as Silique.

Definition of Siliqua

1. Noun. (botany) (alternative spelling of silique) ¹

2. Noun. A weight of four grains; a carat. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Siliqua

1. silique [n -QUAE] - See also: silique

Medical Definition of Siliqua

1. A dry, dehiscent fruit formed from a superior ovary of two carpels, with two parietal placentas and divided into two loculi by a false septum between the placentas. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Siliqua

silicotungstate
silicotungstates
silicotungstic
silicotungstic acid
silicotungstic acids
silicula
siliculae
siliculas
silicule
silicules
siliculose
silicum
silinaite
siling
silipide
siliqua (current term)
siliqua olivae
siliquaceous
siliquae
siliquas
silique
siliques
siliquiform
siliquosa
siliquose
siliquous
siliqyiform
silk
silk-cotton tree
silk-screen printing

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