adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Bearing fruit repeatedly, or year after year. not-comparable

   "polycarpic plant"

2. 2
   Having several carpels in one flower. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

polycarpous

Etymology

From poly- + -carpic.

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