What's the difference between siliqua and silique?

Siliqua

Definition:

• (n.) Same as Silique.
• (n.) A weight of four grains; a carat; -- a term used by jewelers, and refiners of gold.

Example Sentences:

• (1) Sch.-Bip, Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam, Atriplex halimus L., Capparis spinosa L., Ceratonia siliqua L., Cleome droserifolia (Forssk.)

Silique

Definition:

• (n.) An oblong or elongated seed vessel, consisting of two valves with a dissepiment between, and opening by sutures at either margin. The seeds are attached to both edges of the dissepiment, alternately upon each side of it.

Example Sentences:

• (1) Run-on transcription assays indicated that a portion of the differences in accumulation of ACaM-1, 2, and 3 mRNAs in leaves and siliques was attributable to differences in their net rates of transcription.