anthocarp

anthocarp
anthocarp /anˈthō-kärp/ noun
1. (Gr karpos fruit) a fruit resulting from many flowers, such as the pineapple
2. A fruit of which the perianth or the torus forms part
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Main Entry:antho-

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  • antho- — see anth I * * * a combining form meaning flower, used in the formation of compound words: anthophore. [ < Gk, comb. form of ánthos flower] * * * antho /an tho or an thə / combining form Denoting flower ORIGIN: Gr anthos flower • • • anthocarp …   Useful english dictionary

  • Nyctaginaceae — Garden Four O Clock (Mirabilis jalapa) flowers Scientific classification Kingdom …   Wikipedia

  • an|tho|car|pous — «AN thuh KAHR puhs», adjective. of or having to do with an anthocarp or anthocarps …   Useful english dictionary

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