sarcocarp

[ sahr-koh-kahrp ]

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nounBotany.

the fleshy mesocarp of certain fruits, as the peach.
any fruit of fleshy consistency.

Origin of sarcocarp

First recorded in 1810–20; sarco- + -carp

Words Nearby sarcocarp

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How to use sarcocarp in a sentence

The second way is called the wet method; the sarcocarp is removed by machine, and two wet, slimy seed packets are obtained.
All About Coffee | William H. Ukers
Drupe with a 2-valved deciduous sarcocarp, or rind; and a deeply-wrinkled putamen or shell.
Woodland Gleanings | Charles Tilt

British Dictionary definitions for sarcocarp

sarcocarp

/ (ˈsɑːkəʊˌkɑːp) /

nounbotany

the fleshy mesocarp of such fruits as the peach or plum
any fleshy fruit

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