Meaning Of The Word Circumscissile

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What's The Definition Of Circumscissile?

circumscissile in American English
opening or splitting by a transverse fissure around the circumference, leaving an upper and lower half
adjective: opening along a transverse circular line, as a seed vessel

circumscissile in British English
adjective: (of the dry dehiscent fruits of certain plants) opening completely by a transverse split

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