- 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.in Cent. Dict.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.