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strobile

strobile

9.9
A cone-shaped part of some plants that holds seeds or spores
  • noun
  • /ˈstrōˌbīl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estróbilo
  • The pine tree produces a strobile containing its seeds.

Examples

  • Botanists examined the strobile to study its reproductive cycle.

  • A mature strobile can disperse its spores over a wide area.

  • The strobile of the pine tree is essential for reproduction.

  • Many conifers produce strobiles in the spring.

  • The strobile of the pine tree contains the seeds necessary for its reproduction.

  • Botanists studied the strobile of the fir tree to understand its reproductive cycle.

  • The strobiles of the hops plant are used to flavor beer and add aroma.

Synonyms

cone
vsstrobile
33 3.9

A plant part with overlapping scales that holds seeds

is the more specific botanical term for that reproductive structure
strobilus
vsstrobile
  • Specialized
9.9

A cone-shaped part of plants like pines and horsetails that holds spores or seeds

is the alternative botanical spelling or form used in texts

Surface Forms

strobile singular
strobiles plural

Etymology

The word strobile comes from the Greek strobilos, which means 'whirl' or 'turning', because the scales of these cone-like structures wrap in a spiral around the stem. So a strobile is a cone-like structure with overlapping scales that holds seeds or spores.