achenial
|a-che-ni-al|
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/əˈkiːniəl/
related to achene
Etymology
Etymology Information
'achenial' originates from the Greek word 'akaina,' meaning 'thorn' or 'spine,' referring to the pointed shape of some achenes.
Historical Evolution
'akaina' transformed into the Latin word 'achena,' and eventually became the modern English word 'achenial.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the thorny or spiny nature of certain seeds, but over time it evolved to describe the specific type of fruit structure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an achene, a type of simple dry fruit produced by many species of flowering plants.
The achenial structure of the seed allows it to disperse easily in the wind.
Synonyms
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