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Siliqua

Noun

1. A small, thin, and dry seed pod found in various plants, especially in legumes.

Example sentence: The siliqua of the pea plant is commonly used in jewelry making.

2. (Historical) A coin, especially a silver coin, used in the ancient Roman currency system.

Example sentence: The museum displayed several siliquae from the Roman era.

3. (Botany) The fruit of a carob tree, usually a long, leathery pod containing sweet edible pulp and seeds.

Example sentence: The siliqua of the carob tree is often ground into powder and used as a chocolate substitute.

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