pleurocarpous
|pleu-ro-car-pous|
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/ˌplʊroʊˈkɑːrpəs/
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/ˌplʊərəʊˈkɑːpəs/
side-fruited
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pleurocarpous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'pleurokarpos,' where 'pleuro-' meant 'side' and 'karpos' meant 'fruit.'
Historical Evolution
'pleurokarpos' transformed into the modern English word 'pleurocarpous' through scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'side-fruited,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having the reproductive organs on lateral branches, as in certain mosses.
The pleurocarpous mosses are often found in moist, shaded environments.
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Last updated: 2025/05/03 05:57