circumscissile

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English

Etymology

From circum- +‎ scissile.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /sˌɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/
  • IPA(key): /ˌsɝ.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/

Adjective

circumscissile (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.