aril
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Example:The seed coat of the avocado is distinct from the fleshy aril surrounding it.
Definition:A protective layer surrounding a seed, often confused with aril but not the same as the fleshy covering.
From seed coat
Example:One must break the nut shell to access the aril inside.
Definition:The hard outer layer of a nut, contrasting with the fleshy aril.
From nut shell
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