achene (Meaning)
Wordnet
achene (n)
small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall
Webster
achene (n.)
Alt. of Achenium
Synonyms & Antonyms of achene
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
achene Sentence Examples
- The dandelion dispersed its seeds through the air, each attached to a delicate achene.
- In botany, an achene is a type of dry fruit that doesn't split open upon maturity.
- The sunflower produces achenes, each containing a tiny seed within its protective shell.
- The maple tree releases winged achenes, also known as samaras, to aid in seed dispersal.
- The strawberry's tiny seeds are housed in achenes, dotting the surface of the fruit.
- A botanist carefully examined the achene structure to understand the plant's reproductive process.
- The oak tree's acorns are examples of achenes, with each nut encased in a tough outer shell.
- Achenes play a crucial role in the life cycle of many plants, ensuring the propagation of their species.
- The cattail plant produces fluffy achenes that catch the wind, helping them travel to new locations.
- Students in the biology lab studied the diverse shapes and sizes of achenes as part of their plant anatomy lesson.
FAQs About the word achene
small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wallAlt. of Achenium
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The dandelion dispersed its seeds through the air, each attached to a delicate achene.
In botany, an achene is a type of dry fruit that doesn't split open upon maturity.
The sunflower produces achenes, each containing a tiny seed within its protective shell.
The maple tree releases winged achenes, also known as samaras, to aid in seed dispersal.
