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Webster 1913 Edition


Apocarpous

Apˊo-car′pous

,
Adj.
[Pref.
apo-
+ Gr.
καρπόσ
fruit.]
(Bot.)
Either entirely or partially separate, as the carpels of a compound pistil; – opposed to
syncarpous
.
Lindley.

Definition 2024


apocarpous

apocarpous

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Adjective

apocarpous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having carpels that are not joined

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