arils
Meaning
The fleshy covering surrounding the seeds of certain plants, particularly in fruits like pomegranate. (বীজের চারপাশে থাকা মাংসল রঙ্গিন আবরণ)
Pronunciation
এ্যারেলস (ē'ærerels)
Synonyms
seed covers, pericarp, flesh, sarco, covering, husk, indumentum, envelope
Synonyms
The seed covers protect the seeds from damage.
The pericarp of the fruit is often colorful.
The flesh of the fruit is soft and juicy.
The sarco layer is sweet in some fruits.
The covering provides protection to the seeds.
The husk is removed before consuming the fruit.
The indumentum helps in seed dispersion.
The envelope of the fruit protects its seeds.
Antonyms
Seedless fruits lack arils.
The bare seed does not have protective arils.
Exposed seeds are vulnerable to damage.
Uncovered seeds do not have any arils.
Naked seeds lack the protective covering.
Stripped seeds are vulnerable to the environment.
Plain seeds do not have any additional protection.
Smooth seeds are more susceptible to elements.
Phrases
The arils of pomegranate are delicious and nutritious.
Tropical arils are often sweeter than other fruits.
You can add arils in salads for an extra crunch.
Nutritional arils can enhance your diet significantly.
Arils of exotic fruits are often flavorsome.