sarcocarp

noun

sar·​co·​carp
ˈsärkəˌkärp
plural -s
1
: mesocarp
especially : one that is thickened and fleshy (as in the peach)
2
: a fleshy fruit

Word History

Etymology

French sarcocarpe, from sarc- + -carpe -carp

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“Sarcocarp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sarcocarp. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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