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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)
- (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
- 2006, A. E. Stallings, "Olives", The New Criterion, Volume 24, June 2006, page 28.
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