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Webster 1913 Edition


Anthocarpous

Anˊtho-car′pous

,
Adj.
[Gr.
ἄνθοσ
flower +
καρπόσ
fruit.]
(Bot.)
Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit, as in the checkerberry, the mulberry, and the pineapple.

Definition 2024


anthocarpous

anthocarpous

English

Adjective

anthocarpous (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit.
    The mulberry and pineapple are anthocarpous.