aril
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A soft, often bright covering that grows from the seed stalk and partly or fully covers the seed
- noun
- /ˈɛrəl/
- Specialized
:
arilo
- In desserts, pomegranate arils can be used to enhance both the visual appeal and taste.
- fleshy aril
- aril and seed
- aril extract
Examples
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Fresh arils will last a week in the refrigerator, and they even freeze.
Blog text (20) -
The fruit was next separated into four parts: peel, pulp, seed, and aril.
Academic text (2018) -
When the convenient packages of ready-to-eat seeds (called arils) became available, I was very excited.
Blog text (20) -
The arils add a burst of flavor to salads and can be enjoyed raw or cooked.
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The bright red arils of the pomegranate are not only delicious but also rich in antioxidants.
How Fleshy
Surface Forms
Etymology
Aril comes from the Latin word arillus, which meant a 'small covering' for a seed. So an aril is like a natural 'coat' or 'jacket' that wraps a seed, often fleshy and brightly colored.