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sorosis

Pronunciation: /səˈrəʊsɪs/
Definition of sorosis

noun (plural soroses /-siːz/)

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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