siliqua
莢狀體; 長角果
Sil·i·qua n.; pl. Siliquae
1. Bot. Same as Silique.
2. A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by jewelers, and refiners of gold.
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siliqua
n : narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family
Cruciferae [syn: silique]
[also: siliquae (pl)]