angiocarpy
|an-gi-o-car-py|
C1
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/ˌændʒioʊˈkɑːrpi/
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/ˌandʒiəˈkɑːpi/
seeds enclosed in fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiocarpy' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'karpos' meaning 'fruit.'
Historical Evolution
'angiocarpy' was formed in modern scientific English from Greek roots, and has been used in botanical terminology since the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having fruit in a vessel,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern botanical usage, referring to plants with seeds enclosed in fruit.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the condition of having seeds enclosed within a fruit, as in most flowering plants.
Angiocarpy is a key feature distinguishing angiosperms from gymnosperms.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 14:36