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Siliqua
Pronunciation : Sil"i*qua
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. See Silique.]
Definition : 1. (Bot.)
Defn: Same as Silique.
2. A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by jewelers, and refiners of gold.
pl. Siliqu
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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