INDEHISCENT

indehiscent

(adjective) (of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

indehiscent (not comparable)

(botany) Not dehiscing when mature; not dehiscent.

Synonyms

• non-shedding

Antonyms

• dehiscent

Source: Wiktionary


In`de*his"cent, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + dehiscent: cf. F. indéhiscent.] (Bot.)

Definition: Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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