荚状体; 长角果
Siliqua \Sil"i*qua\, n.; pl. {Siliqu[ae]}. [L. See {Silique}.]
1. (Bot.) Same as {Silique}.
2. A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by
jewelers, and refiners of gold.
siliqua
n : narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family
Cruciferae [syn: {silique}]
[also: {siliquae} (pl)]