DEHISCENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
(of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "dehiscent" comes from Latin dehiscentem.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.