Definitions for akenes

akenes a·kene

Spelling: [ey-keen, uh-keen]
IPA: /eɪˈkin, əˈkin/

Akenes is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 80 anagrams from letters in akenes (aeekns).

Definitions for akenes

noun

  1. achene.
  2. any small, dry, hard, one-seeded, indehiscent fruit.

Origin of akenes

1835-45; New Latin achaenium, equivalent to a- a-6 + Greek chain- (stem of chaínein to gape) + Latin -ium -ium

Examples for akenes

It is what the botanists call an akene, which simply means just one seed with a tight envelope about it.

The fruit of Composit (though not of a single carpel) is also an akene.

akene of Virgin's-bower, retaining the feathered style, which aids in dissemination.

Word Value for akenes
Scrable

9

Words with friends

10

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