achene

Noun

A small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed.

ریشه

From French 'akène', from Greek 'akēnē' meaning 'chaff'.

مثال

• The sunflower seed is an example of an achene.
• Achenes are found in many plants.
• The dandelion's achenes are carried by the wind.

ترکیب‌های رایج

dry achene small achene achene of sunflower