aril
/ˈɛrɪl/
noun
- A specialized outgrowth or covering on a seed, often fleshy and sometimes brightly colored, that attracts animals to help disperse the seed.
- The bright red aril of the yew seed is poisonous to humans but attractive to birds.
- The aril on the seed helps it stick to passing animals for dispersal.
- Nutmeg's aril is dried and sold as the spice mace.