amphicarpium
|am-phi-car-pi-um|
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/ˌæmfɪˈkɑːrpiəm/
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/ˌæmfɪˈkɑːpiəm/
dual-fruiting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicarpium' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit'.
Historical Evolution
'amphicarpium' was directly borrowed from Greek into modern scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fruit that develops in two places', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of fruit that develops both above and below ground, typically found in certain plants like peanuts.
The peanut plant is known for its amphicarpium, producing pods both above and below the soil.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 09:22