Dehiscent and Puffed

Dehiscent

Dehiscent adjective - (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds.

Puffed and dehiscent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Puffed" instead an adjective "Dehiscent".

Nearby Word: dehiscing

Puffed

Puffed adjective - Enlarged beyond normal from internal pressure.
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Dehiscent and puffed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dehiscent" instead an adjective "Puffed".

Nearby Words: puff, puffy, puffing
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