acarpelous
|a-car-pe-lous|
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/əˈkɑːrpələs/
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/əˈkɑːpələs/
lacking female reproductive organs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acarpelous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'.
Historical Evolution
'acarpelous' changed from the Greek word 'akarpos' and eventually became the modern English word 'acarpelous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without fruit', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking carpels or pistils'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking carpels or pistils; not having the female reproductive organs in flowers.
The acarpelous plant was unable to produce seeds.
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Last updated: 2025/04/11 19:06