siliqua
noun
sil·i·qua
\ˈsilə̇kwə\
Definition of siliqua
siliquae
\-ləˌkwē\1 : silique
2 [Latin] : a Roman silver coin first issued by Constantine the Great (4th century) : the 1⁄24 solidus or later the half miliarensis
siliquaceous
\¦silə¦kwāshəs\ adjectiveRead the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Origin and Etymology of siliqua
New Latin, from Latin, pod, husk, a small weight, coin worth 1⁄24 solidus — more at shell
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up siliqua? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!