arilloid

/ˈɛrɪlɔɪd/
adjective
  1. Resembling or having the form of an aril.
    • The arilloid structure of the seed coat helps in identification.
    • The arilloid covering of the seed was thin and fleshy.
    • Some plants produce arilloid appendages that are not true arils.
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