‖ diachænium Bot.
(daɪəˈkiːnɪəm)
[mod.L., f. di-2 + L. achænium achene.]
A ‘fruit’ or seed-vessel consisting of two mericarps resembling achenes; = cremocarp.
| 1870 Bentley Bot. 313 Each portion of the fruit resembles the achænium, except in being inferior, hence the name diachænium has been given to this fruit. |