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infructescence

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnfrʌkˈtɛs(ə)ns/
Definition of infructescence

noun

Botany
  • an aggregate fruit.

Origin:

late 19th century: from in-2 'in' + Latin fructus 'fruit', on the pattern of inflorescence

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