achene meaning

UK US /əˈkin/ 2 syllables

achene (noun): small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall.

Definition of achene

  1. small dry indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall

    Type of: fruit

    Kinds: samara

    Related forms: achenial

How to pronounce achene

achene is pronounced /əˈkin/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with achene

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in NE · 6-letter words

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