Dehiscent and Splay

Dehiscent

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

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

Nearby Word: dehiscing

Splay

Splay adjective - Turned outward in an ungainly manner.

Dehiscent and splay are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dehiscent" instead an adjective "Splay".

Nearby Words: splayed, splaying
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