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Angiocarpous

Anˊgi-o-car′pous

(ănˊjĭ-ō̍-kär′pŭs)
,
Adj.
[
Angio-
+ Gr.
καρπόσ
fruit.]
(Bot.)
(a)
Having fruit inclosed within a covering that does not form a part of itself; as, the filbert covered by its husk, or the acorn seated in its cupule.
Brande & C.
(b)
Having the seeds or spores covered, as in certain lichens.
Gray.

Syn. – angiocarpic

Definition 2024


angiocarpous

angiocarpous

English

Adjective

angiocarpous (comparative more angiocarpous, superlative most angiocarpous)

  1. describing a plant whose fruit is in an envelope and not part of a calyx.

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