angiocarpic
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/ˌændʒioʊˈkɑːrpɪk/
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/ˌændʒiəˈkɑːpɪk/
fruit with enclosed seeds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiocarpic' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit.'
Historical Evolution
'angiocarpic' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in botanical and mycological contexts since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having fruit enclosed in a vessel,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having or relating to fruit in which the seeds are enclosed within a covering, such as a pericarp or other structure.
Angiocarpic fungi produce fruiting bodies with enclosed spores.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 15:06