SCHIZOCARP


Meaning of SCHIZOCARP in English

[ 'ʃʌɪzə(ʊ)kα:p , 'skɪts- ]

■ noun Botany a dry fruit that splits into single-seeded parts when ripe.

Origin

C19: from schizo- + Gk karpos 'fruit'.

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