- 1. n. Alt. of Arillus Source: opted
- 2. n. fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelops the seed Source: wordnet
- 3. A exterior covering, forming a false coat or appendage to a seed, as the loose, transparent bag inclosing the seed or the white water lily. The mace of the nutmeg is also an aril. Gray. Source: webster
- 4. n. fleshy and usually brightly colored cover of some seeds that develops from the ovule stalk and partially or entirely envelopes the seed Source: ecdict
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