Spi"ri*cle (?), n. [Dim., fr. L.
spira a coil.] (Bot.) One of certain minute coiled
threads in the coating of some seeds. When moistened these threads
protrude in great numbers. Gray.
Spi"ri*cle (?), n. [Dim., fr. L.
spira a coil.] (Bot.) One of certain minute coiled
threads in the coating of some seeds. When moistened these threads
protrude in great numbers. Gray.