arilli

Fleshy seed coverings

Arilli is the plural of arillus, a fleshy outer covering that surrounds certain seeds.

The aril of a nutmeg yields mace; the red aril of a yew berry contrasts with its dark seed.

Pomegranate arils are the juicy, gem-like segments eaten fresh or pressed for juice.

Also spelled arils.

botanical

seed

Embryonic plant capsule

  • coveringLayer that shields or hides
  • maceBludgeon with flanged head
  • nutmegAromatic seed spice

pomegranate · lychee · passionfruit · yew · longan · ackee · rambutan · durian · mangosteen · fleshy

Opposites
seed structure component

arilliseeds

Plant embryos in casings

embryos · endosperm · seed coats · testa · kernels

Family

aril

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G