spiricle

spiricle
\\ˈspīrə̇kəl\ noun (-s)
Etymology: spir- + -cle
: one of the minute coiled threads in the coating of some seeds that uncoil when moistened

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spiricle Bot.
(ˈspaɪərɪk(ə)l)
[dim. of spire n.3]
A minute coiled thread in the coating of certain seeds and achenes, which uncoils when moistened.
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  • spiricle — spi·ri·cle …   English syllables

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