Carpo
[ kahr-poh ]
/ ˈkɑr poʊ /
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noun
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
a combining form meaning “fruit,” “fruiting body,” used in the formation of compound words: carpophore; carpogonium.
Origin of carpo-
1<Greek karpo-, combining form of karpós fruit
Other definitions for Carpo (3 of 3)
carpo-2
a combining form meaning “wrist,” used in the formation of compound words: carpometacarpal.
Origin of carpo-
2From the Greek word karpós wrist
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British Dictionary definitions for Carpo (1 of 2)
carpo-1
combining form
(in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruitcarpophore; carpogonium
Word Origin for carpo-
from Greek karpos fruit
British Dictionary definitions for Carpo (2 of 2)
carpo-2
combining form
carpus or carpal bonescarpometacarpus
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