v. i. [ L. dehiscere; de- + hiscere to gape. ] To gape; to open by dehiscence. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. déhiscence. ]
a. [ L. dehiscens, -entis, p. pr. Cf. F. déhiscent. ] Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. indéhiscence. ] (Bot.) The property or state of being indehiscent. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. in- not + dehiscent: cf. F. indéhiscent. ] (Bot.) Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut. [ 1913 Webster ]