Carpo

[ kahr-poh ]

noun
  1. an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.

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Other definitions for carpo- (2 of 3)

carpo-1

  1. a combining form meaning “fruit,” “fruiting body,” used in the formation of compound words: carpophore; carpogonium.

Origin of carpo-

2
<Greek karpo-, combining form of karpós fruit

Other definitions for carpo- (3 of 3)

carpo-2

  1. a combining form meaning “wrist,” used in the formation of compound words: carpometacarpal.

Origin of carpo-

3
From the Greek word karpós wrist

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British Dictionary definitions for carpo- (1 of 2)

carpo-1

combining form
  1. (in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruit: carpophore; carpogonium

Origin of carpo-

1
from Greek karpos fruit

British Dictionary definitions for carpo- (2 of 2)

carpo-2

combining form
  1. carpus or carpal bones: carpometacarpus

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