fructi-

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

   fructiferous.

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Usage

What does fructi- mean? The combining form fructi- is used like a prefix meaning “fruit.” It is very rarely used in scientific terms, especially in botany. The form fructi- comes from Latin frūctus, meaning “fruit.” The Greek translation of frūctus is karpos, “fruit,” which is the source of the combining form carpo- as well as the name Carpo, who was the Greek goddess of summer fruit. To learn more, read our entries for carpo- and Carpo. What are variants of fructi-?When combined with words or word elements that begin with a vowel, fructi- becomes fruct-, as in fructan. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use article for fruct-.

Etymology

Origin of fructi-

< Latin, combining form of frūctus fruit