circumscissile

cir·cum·scis·sile

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Definitions of circumscissile word

adjective circumscissile (of the dry dehiscent fruits of certain plants) opening completely by a transverse split 3
adjective circumscissile opening or splitting by a transverse fissure around the circumference, leaving an upper and lower half 3
adjective circumscissile opening along a transverse circular line, as a seed vessel. 1
adjective circumscissile (botany) Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid. 0

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; circum- + scissile

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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