1. having an aril; covered with or bearing an aril (a seed covering or appendage)
Usage: botanical term; also spelled arillated

Examples

• The arillate seeds of the yew tree are enclosed in a fleshy red cup.
• Nutmeg produces arillate seeds that are prized for their aromatic properties.
• Botanists identified the specimen as arillate based on the distinctive seed structure.
• The arillate coating on the seed provides protection and aids in dispersal.
• Many tropical plants bear arillate seeds adapted for animal dispersal.