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Meaning of
siliqua
in English
siliqua
us
//sɪˈliːkwə//
uk
//sɪˈliːkwə//
#uncommon
Definitions
Noun
a
unit
of
weight
(
four
grains
)
The
merchant
used
a
siliqua
to
measure
the
weight
of
the
precious
spices
.
a
long
dry
fruit
(
seed
capsule
)
with
two
carpels
The
botanist
studied
the
siliqua
of
the
plant
,
noting
its
unique
seed
capsule
structure
.
alternative
term
for
silique
(
botany
)
The
botanist
examined
the
siliqua
of
the
mustard
plant
,
observing
its
elongated
shape
.