Definitions for aril

aril ar·il

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IPA: /ˈær ɪl/

Aril is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 4 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 5 points.

You can make 37 anagrams from letters in aril (ailr).

Definitions for aril

noun

  1. a usually fleshy appendage or covering of certain seeds, as of the bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, or the nutmeg.

Origin of aril

1785-95; New Latin arillus; Medieval Latin: grape seed, probably erroneously for armillus, with same sense; compare Upper Italian dialect armella, arma kernel, pit of a fruit, Italian animell

Examples for aril

The pulp is of the nature of an aril, that is, an additional seed-coat.

The aril is a growth from the extremity of the seed-stalk, or from the placenta when there is no seed-stalk.

“Mace” is the “aril” or covering of the seed of the same plant.

This aril or husk is the mace of commerce, while the true nutmeg is the center or hard seed (nut).

By the end of aril, the several armies seemed to be ready, and the general forward movement on Corinth began.

Word Value for aril
Scrable

4

Words with friends

5

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