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caprify
transitive verb
cap·ri·fy
\ˈkaprəˌfī\
Definition of caprify
-ed/-ing/-es
1 : to induce the formation of fig fruits in (a tree) by caprification
2 : to induce the development of parthenocarpic fig fruits in (a tree) by the use of chemical growth regulators
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Origin and Etymology of caprify
Middle English caprifien, from Latin caprificare
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