| a. | 1. | Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant. |
| Adj. | 1. | dehiscent - (of e.g. fruits and anthers) opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds Antonyms: indehiscent - (of e.g. fruits) not opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds |
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