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caryopsis

Pronunciation: /ˌkarɪˈɒpsɪs/
Definition of caryopsis

noun (plural caryopses /-siːz/)

Botany
  • a dry one-seeded fruit in which the ovary wall is united with the seed coat, typical of grasses and cereals.

Origin:

early 19th century: from modern Latin, from Greek karuon 'nut' + opsis 'appearance'

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