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parthenocarpy

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːθɪnə(ʊ)ˌkɑːpi/

Definition of parthenocarpy

noun

[mass noun] Botany
  • the development of a fruit without prior fertilization.

Derivatives

parthenocarpic

adjective

Origin:

early 20th century: from German Parthenocarpie, from Greek parthenos 'virgin' + karpos 'fruit'

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Definition of parthenocarpy in the US English dictionary

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