acrocarpi
|ac-ro-car-pi|
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/ˌækrəˈkɑːrpi/
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/ˌækrəˈkɑːpi/
(acrocarp)
top fruit structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrocarpi' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'top' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'karpos' combined in Greek to form 'akrokarpos', which was adopted into scientific Latin as 'acrocarpus', eventually becoming 'acrocarpi' in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the 'top fruit' structure of certain plants, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of mosses characterized by having their reproductive structures at the tips of the stems or branches.
Acrocarpi are often found in dry, exposed habitats.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 09:06