circumscissile

English

Etymology

From circum- +‎ scissile.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /sˌɜː.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/
• IPA^(key): /ˌsɝ.kəmˈsɪs.ɪl/

Adjective

circumscissile (not comparable)

1. (botany) Describing any seed-vessel that splits along a circumference, with the upper part coming off as a lid.