Siliqua

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Siliqua \Sil"i*qua\, n.; pl. {Siliquae}. [L. See {Silique}.]
     1. (Bot.) Same as {Silique}.
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     2. A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by
        jewelers, and refiners of gold.


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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  siliqua
       n : narrow elongated seed capsule peculiar to the family
           Cruciferae [syn: {silique}]
       [also: {siliquae} (pl)]