ˈskizōˌkärp noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary schiz- + -carp
: a dry compound fruit that splits at maturity into several indehiscent one-seeded carpels — see mericarp; fruit illustration
• schizo·car·pic | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|kärpik adjective
• schizo·car·pous -pəs adjective