What does AKENE mean?

Akene

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A small, dry, one-seeded fruit that does not open to release the seed.

Pronunciation (US): ə-KEEN

Pronunciation (UK): ə-KEEN

Origin and Usage: The word "akene" comes from the Greek word "akaina" meaning "thorn." It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe a type of fruit that does not split open to release the seed. Akene is commonly used in botany to describe the fruits of certain plants, such as sunflowers and dandelions.

Synonyms: Achene, cypsela, nutlet

Related Words: Ankle, taken, knead, naked, baked

Example Sentences:

1. The akene of a sunflower is a type of dry fruit that contains a single seed.
2. Dandelions produce achenes that are dispersed by the wind.
3. The cypsela, or akene, of a daisy is covered in small hairs.