aril

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Etymology

1785. From New Latin arillus (compare modern French arille), from Medieval Latin arilli.

Noun

aril (plural arils)

  1. (botany) A tissue surrounding the seed in certain fruits such as pomegranates.

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Noun

aril m (plural aris)

  1. (organic chemistry) aryl
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