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Gymnocarpous

Gymˊno-car′pous

(jĭmˊnō̍-kär′pŭs)

,

Adj.

[Gr.

γυμνόσ

naked +

καρπόσ

fruit.]

(Bot.)

Naked-fruited, the fruit either smooth or not adherent to the perianth.

Gray.

Definition 2024

gymnocarpous

gymnocarpous

English

Adjective

gymnocarpous ‎(not comparable)

(botany) Having fruit that is either smooth or not adherent to the perianth.
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(fungi) Having the hymenium exposed while the spores are forming.