aril
noun
ar·il
| \ ˈa-rəl
, ˈer-əl\
, ˈer-əl\
Definition of aril
: an exterior covering or appendage of some seeds (as of the yew) that develops after fertilization as an outgrowth from the ovule stalk
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Other Words from aril
arillate
\ ˈa-rə-ˌlāt
, ˈer-ə- \
adjective
, ˈer-ə- \
adjective
Examples of aril in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Divide salad onto four plates and top with pomegranate arils and shaved cheese. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Clementine’s White Mushroom Salad," 18 Apr. 2018 The POM Wonderful company, a leading producer of pomegranate juices, arils and whole fruit, has lots of recipe ideas on its website, pomwonderful.com/recipes. — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Lamb meatballs with pomegranate relish," 16 Oct. 2017 Find frozen pomegranate arils at the grocery store now, and fresh pomegranates in late fall, for these Pomegranate Goat Cheese Bison Burgers. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Pomegranate Goat Cheese Bison Burgers," 18 Sep. 2017 Warm Salad: Top cooked squash with a zesty lemon-Dijon, cranberry or orange-pomegranate vinaigrette, thinly sliced red onion, pomegranate arils, toasted walnuts and crumbled feta cheese. 3. — Susan Russo, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Spaghetti squash: It’s like pasta, only healthier," 23 Oct. 2017 To make a simple salad pop with flavor, bring in bright seasonal fruit like pomegranate arils alongside crunchy sliced pears and chopped hazelnuts to balance the creaminess of the brie in this festive dish. — Président Cheese, Bon Appetit, "Kick off Your Holiday Meal With a Warm and Savory Baked Brie," 30 Oct. 2017 While onions cook, combine bison, garlic powder, goat cheese, pomegranate arils, vinegar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Pomegranate Goat Cheese Bison Burgers," 18 Sep. 2017 In a bowl, combine the arils, mint, parsley, lemon zest, olive oil and red wine vinegar. — Chris Ross, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Lamb meatballs with pomegranate relish," 16 Oct. 2017 Place spinach on bottom bun, then top with burger, onions, additional cheese and arils for garnish (if using), then bun top. — Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Pomegranate Goat Cheese Bison Burgers," 18 Sep. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aril.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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