Acinus

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

One of the small drupe-like units that together form an aggregate or multiple fruit such as a blackberry or raspberry.

“Each acinus on the cluster had ripened to a deep purple, indicating the fruit was ready to pick.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ac·i·nus

Related Words

Synonyms

acinar

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Wordle

Contains A, C, I, N, U, S, all distinct, including the less common U, and ends in the classical -US pattern.

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Scrabble

Worth 8 points with a Latin -US ending that is valid in Scrabble, useful when you hold a U without a Q.

Words Related to Acinus

Words you can make from Acinus

Shorter words formed from the letters in “acinus”.

ainus cains canis cunas ianus incas incus scian suina unais uncia usnic acis acus ains ainu anis ansi ansu asci cain cans caus cuna

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “acinus”.

acinous causing

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