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dehisce

 

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Verb dehisce has 1 sense
  1. dehisce - burst or split open; "flowers dehisce when they release pollen"
    --1 is one way to
    erupt, come out, break through, push through
    Derived form: noun dehiscence1
    Sample sentence:
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Dehisce

Definition

Verb: To burst open or split apart, especially referring to the natural opening of a seed pod or an organ in a living organism.

Noun: The act of splitting open or bursting.

Samples Sentences

1. The seed pod dehisced and scattered its seeds across the field.

2. After the surgery, the wound began to dehisce, requiring immediate medical attention.

3. The farmer observed the dehiscence of the corn husks, indicating that the cobs were ready for harvest.

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