Definition

Describing a type of fruit or seed capsule that opens along a circular line, allowing the top part to come off like a lid.

Example

The botanist explained how the circumscissile capsule releases its seeds when it opens.

Conversation

I saw a fascinating plant today that had a circumscissile seed capsule.

Really? What does that mean exactly?

It means the top splits off like a lid when it's ready to release seeds.

That sounds cool! I love learning about unique plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Circumscissile is formed from "circum-" (meaning around) and "scindere" (meaning to cut). The word describes something that is cut around or encircled.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'cut around' — 'circum-' means around, and 'scindere' means to cut.

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