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单词 cypsela
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Definition of cypsela in English:

cypsela

nounPlural cypselaeˈsɪpsɪləˈsipsələ
Botany
  • A dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which only one develops into a seed, as in the daisy family.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The cypsela of the perennial dandelion is classified as an anthocarp.
    • A typical cypsela is the fruit of a dandelion.
    • Viable cypselae of any aster or goldenrod from anywhere in the world is most welcomed by the lab.
    • Species are annuals, biennials or rhizomatous perennials and have dimorphic cypselae with the ray fruit lacking a well developed crown of bristles.

Origin

Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek kupselē 'hollow vessel'.

 
 

Definition of cypsela in US English:

cypsela

nounˈsipsələ
Botany
  • A dry single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary of which only one develops into a seed, as in the daisy family.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Species are annuals, biennials or rhizomatous perennials and have dimorphic cypselae with the ray fruit lacking a well developed crown of bristles.
    • Viable cypselae of any aster or goldenrod from anywhere in the world is most welcomed by the lab.
    • A typical cypsela is the fruit of a dandelion.
    • The cypsela of the perennial dandelion is classified as an anthocarp.

Origin

Late 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek kupselē ‘hollow vessel’.

 
 
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