Anthocarpous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having some portion of the perianths attached to the pericarp to form the fruit. not-comparable

    "The mulberry and pineapple are anthocarpous."

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"The mulberry and pineapple are anthocarpous."

Etymology

From antho- + -carpous.

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