achene
The origin and history of achene.
Etymology
Achene entered English from French achène, which itself came from New Latin achena. That word was built from Ancient Greek roots meaning without and to gape, since the fruit does not split open.
The origin and history of achene.
Achene entered English from French achène, which itself came from New Latin achena. That word was built from Ancient Greek roots meaning without and to gape, since the fruit does not split open.
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