| 释义 |
ˈnutlet
[f. nut n.1 + -let.]
A small nut.
1856A. Gray Man. Bot. (1860) 319 A deeply 4-lobed ovary.., which forms in fruit 4 little seed-like nutlets. 1873J. T. Moggridge Harvesting Ants, etc. 18 In this manner..entire calyces, containing the nutlets of Calaminth, are gathered. 1899C. Reid Orig. Brit. Flora 135 The small size of its nutlets having caused it to be overlooked till specially searched for. |