quả cánh

Một quả cánh xoáy tròn khi rơi từ cành cây xuống.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Samara: A type of dry, indehiscent fruit with a wing-like structure that aids in wind dispersal, characteristic of trees such as maples and ashes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cây phong có quả cánh. (The maple tree has samaras.)
  • Quả cánh bay xa nhờ gió. (The samara flies far with the help of the wind.)
  • Trẻ con thường chơi với những quả cánh rơi. (Children often play with the fallen samaras.)

Advanced Usage

• In botanical contexts, "quả cánh" is a precise term for this specific winged fruit morphology.

Variants and Related Words

• Samara: The direct English equivalent and scientific term.
• Quả có cánh: A descriptive phrase meaning "winged fruit."
• Hạt có cánh: A related phrase meaning "winged seed," though it is less botanically precise than "quả cánh."

Synonyms

• Winged fruit: A general descriptive synonym.
• Key fruit: A common name, especially for maple samaras.

Related Idioms

• : (Light as a samara) – An idiom describing something very lightweight.