Definitions for siliqua

siliqua sil·i·qua

Spelling: [sil-i-kwuh]
IPA: /ˈsɪl ɪ kwə/

Siliqua is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 16 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 18 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in siliqua (aiilqsu).

Definitions for siliqua

noun

  1. a silver coin of the later Roman Empire, the 24th part of a solidus, first issued by Constantine.

Origin of siliqua

1885-90; Late Latin; Latin: pod, carob tree

Examples for siliqua

In R. raphanistrum the siliqua is articulated, that is to say, contracted at intervals, and the seeds placed each in a division.

In R. sativus the siliqua is continuous, and forms a single cavity.

The siliqua, a long, narrow fruit that splits into two valves which separate from a membrane with placenta on both sides.

The silicula, of the same nature as the siliqua, but about as broad as it is long.

Word Value for siliqua
Scrable

16

Words with friends

18

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