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Indehiscent

Inˊde-his′cent

,
Adj.
[Pref.
in-
not +
dehiscent
: cf. F.
indéhiscent
.]
(Bot.)
Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

Definition 2024


indehiscent

indehiscent

English

Adjective

indehiscent (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Not dehiscing when mature; not dehiscent.
    • 2006, A. E. Stallings, "Olives", The New Criterion, Volume 24, June 2006, page 28.
      A rich and dark and indehiscent meat

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