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schizocarp

Noun

schiz=o=carp

WORDNET DICTIONARY

schizocarp(n = noun.plant) Array - a dry dehiscent fruit that at maturity splits into two or more parts each with a single seed; Array

schizocarp, n. [Schizo- + Gr. fruit.].

A dry fruit which splits at maturity into several closed one-seeded portions. [1913 Webster]

schizocarp, n. Bot. any of a group of dry fruits that split into single-seeded parts when ripe.

Derivative

schizocarpic adj. schizocarpous adj.

Etymology

Gk skhizo to split + karpos fruit

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