Apocarpous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having carpels that are not joined not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of carpels that are free from one another as in buttercups or roses wordnet

Etymology

From apo- + -carpous.

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