adjective
- resembling or having the characteristics of an aril; aril-like
Usage: botanical term; technical
Examples
- The seed coat had an arilloid appearance, with a fleshy covering similar to a true aril.
- Botanists examined the arilloid structure of the fruit to classify the plant species.
- The arilloid tissue surrounding the seed aids in dispersal by animals.
- Under magnification, the arilloid layer was clearly visible on the seed surface.