siliquose

siliquose [sil-i-kwohs] ExamplesWord Origin adjective

1. bearing siliques.
2. resembling a silique or silicle.

Also sil·i·quous [sil-uh-kwuh s] /ˈsɪl ə kwəs/. Origin of siliquose From the New Latin word siliquōsus, dating back to 1685–95. See silique, -ose1 Examples from the Web for siliquose Historical Examples of siliquose

Siliquose, bearing siliques or pods which resemble siliques.

The Elements of Botany

Asa Gray

siliquose in Medicine siliquose [sĭl′ĭ-kwōs′] adj.

1. Resembling a long slender pod. Used of a cataract resulting in shriveling of the lens and calcareous deposits in the capsule.