epicarp

[ ep-i-kahrp ]
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nounBotany.
  1. the outermost layer of a pericarp, as the rind or peel of certain fruits.

Origin of epicarp

1
First recorded in 1825–35; epi- + -carp

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British Dictionary definitions for epicarp

epicarp

exocarp

/ (ˈɛpɪˌkɑːp) /


noun
  1. the outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits: forms the skin of a peach or grape

Origin of epicarp

1
C19: from French épicarpe, from epi- + Greek karpos fruit

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Scientific definitions for epicarp

epicarp

[ ĕpĭ-kärp′ ]


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