macrocarpa
Pronunciation: /ˌmakrə(ʊ)ˈkɑːpə/
Definition of macrocarpa
noun
- a Californian cypress tree with a large spreading crown of horizontal branches and leaves that smell of lemon when crushed. Also called Monterey cypress.
- Cupressus macrocarpa, family Cupressaceae
Origin:
early 20th century: modern Latin, from macro- + Greek karpos 'fruit'
