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Achene

British pronunciation/ˈeɪkn/
American pronunciation/əˈkin/
Achene
[NOUN]
1

a small, dry fruit that typically contains a single seed and is often surrounded by a hardened outer layer

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achene definition and meaning
Examples
1The squirrel buried the achene in the ground, unknowingly aiding in the plant's reproduction.
2They planted the achene in the soil, hoping it would grow into a beautiful flower.
3As the wind blew, the achene detached from the plant and floated away, carried by the breeze.
4You actually have to look much closer at the receptacle to see the fruit, which are called achenes.
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