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dehisce

verb

Burst or split open

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
EH
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈhɪs

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Burst or split open

    “Flowers dehisce when they release pollen”

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Example Sentences

Flowers dehisce when they release pollen

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