Achene

Synonyms of achene

• grain
• seed
• pip
• nutlet

Antonyms of achene

• fruit
• berry
• capsule
• pod

Collocations of achene

achene fruit

Frequency: 70 %

The achene fruit of the dandelion is dispersed by the wind.

achene seed

Frequency: 60 %

Each achene seed is attached to a fluffy pappus for dispersal.

achene development

Frequency: 50 %

Understanding the achene development process is important for plant reproduction.

achene dispersal

Frequency: 45 %

The achene dispersal mechanism of burdock involves animal fur.

achene morphology

Frequency: 35 %

Botanists study the achene morphology of different plant species.

Idiomatic Expressions for achene

• Phrase: in the same achenes
  Meaning: to be in agreement or on the same page
  Usage: Despite their different backgrounds, they were in the same achenes when it came to their goals for the project.