acrocarpous
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/ˌækrəˈkɑːrpəs/
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/ˌækrəˈkɑːpəs/
top-fruiting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acrocarpous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'highest' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' and 'karpos' combined in Greek to form 'akrokarpos', which was adopted into New Latin as 'acrocarpus', eventually becoming the modern English word 'acrocarpous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having fruit at the top', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the reproductive organs at the end of the stem, as in certain mosses.
The acrocarpous mosses are often found in dry, exposed habitats.
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Last updated: 2025/04/27 09:21