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syncarpous

Pronunciation: /sɪnˈkɑːpəs/

Definition of syncarpous

adjective

Botany
  • (of a flower, fruit, or ovary) having the carpels united. Often contrasted with apocarpous.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from syn- 'together' + Greek karpos 'fruit' + -ous

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