angiocarpous
|an-gi-o-car-pous|
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/ˌændʒioʊˈkɑːrpəs/
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/ˌandʒiəˈkɑːpəs/
enclosed fruit or spores
Etymology
'angiocarpous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit.'
'angiocarpous' was formed in modern scientific Latin from the Greek roots and entered English botanical terminology in the 19th century.
Initially, it referred specifically to plants or fungi with enclosed fruits or spores, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the seeds or spores enclosed within a fruit or other covering until maturity, especially in certain fungi or plants.
Some fungi are angiocarpous, keeping their spores enclosed until they are fully mature.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 15:24