carpology

[ kahr-pol-uh-jee ]

noun

1. the branch of botany dealing with fruits and seeds.

carpology

/ kɑːˈpɒlədʒɪ; ˌkɑːpəˈlɒdʒɪkəl /

noun

1. the branch of botany concerned with the study of fruits and seeds

Derived Forms

• carpological, adjective
• carˈpologist, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpology¹

First recorded in 1800–10; carpo- ¹ + -logy

Example Sentences

Carpology, that department of botany which relates to fruits.

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