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Webster 1913 Edition


Pentacoccous

Penˊta-coc′cous

,
Adj.
[See
Penta-
,
Coccus
.]
(Bot.)
Composed of five united carpels with one seed in each, as certain fruits.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pentacoccous

PEN'TACOCCOUS

,
Adj.
[Gr. five, and L. coccus, a berry.]
Having or containing five grains or seeds, or having five cells with one seed in each.

Definition 2024


pentacoccous

pentacoccous

English

Adjective

pentacoccous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Composed of five united carpels with one seed in each.
    a pentacoccous fruit