SYNCARPOUS

syncarpous

(adjective) (of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

syncarpous (not comparable)

(botany, of a pistil) Having carpels joined together

Source: Wiktionary


Syn*car"pous, a. Etym: [Pref. syn- + Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: Composed of several carpels consolidated into one ovary.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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