silique

• siliqua

Latin siliqua a pod or husk, a very small weight or measure: compare French silique.

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪlɪk/

silique (plural siliques)

1. (botany) A long dry fruit (seed capsule), length more than twice the width, typical to cruciferous plants and consisting of two fused carpels that separate when ripe.

A short silique-like fruit is called silicle, silicula or silicule.

• siliquose, siliquous