pseu|do|carp

pseu|do|carp
pseu|do|carp «SOO duh kahrp», noun.
a fruit that includes other parts in addition to the mature ovary and its contents, such as the apple, pineapple, or pear.
[< pseudo- + Greek karpós fruit]

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