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A false aril; an aril originating from the micropyle instead of from the funicle or chalaza of the ovule. The mace of the nutmeg is an arillode.

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  1. A false aril; an aril originating from the micropyle instead of from the funicle or chalaza of the ovule. The mace of the nutmeg is an arillode.
  2. A false aril; an aril originating from the micropyle instead offrom the funicle or chalaza of the ovule. The mace of the nutmeg isan arillode.