achene

英 [ə'kiːn] 美 [ə'kiːn]

• n. 瘦果

英英释义

Noun:

1. small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. Other achene with bristles can attach on animals for travel.
   长有勾刺的瘦果，则可附在动物身上传播到其它地方。
2. It is similar to an achene except that the ovary wall is fused with the seed coat.
   与瘦果相似，不同点在于颖果的果皮和种皮紧密愈合不易分离。

词汇搭配

• achene of great burdock 牛蒡子