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sorosis

Syllabification: (so·ro·sis)
Pronunciation: /səˈrōsis/
Definition of sorosis

noun (plural soroses /-ˌsēz/)

Botany
  • a fleshy multiple fruit, e.g., a pineapple or mulberry, derived from the ovaries of several flowers.

Origin:

mid 19th century: modern Latin, from Greek sōros 'heap'

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