amblyocarpous
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/ˌæmblioʊˈkɑːrpəs/
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/ˌæmblɪəʊˈkɑːpəs/
dull fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amblyocarpous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amblys' meaning 'dull' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'.
Historical Evolution
'amblys' and 'karpos' combined in Greek to form 'amblyocarpous', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'dull fruit', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having fruit that is dull or blunt in appearance.
The amblyocarpous plant was easily distinguishable by its dull fruit.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 18:36