circumscissile

English edit

Etymology edit

circum- +‎ scissile

Pronunciation edit

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˌsɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˌsɝ.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/

Adjective edit

circumscissile (not comparable)

(botany) Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.

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