siliqua

noun
sil·​i·​qua | \ ˈsilə̇kwə\
plural siliquae\ -​ləˌkwē \

Definition of siliqua

1 : silique
2 [ Latin ] : a Roman silver coin first issued by Constantine the Great (4th century) : the ¹/₂₄ solidus or later the half miliarensis

Other Words from siliqua

siliquaceous \ ¦silə¦kwāshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for siliqua

New Latin, from Latin, pod, husk, a small weight, coin worth ¹/₂₄ solidus

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