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dicoccous
adjective
di·coc·cous
\(ˈ)dī¦käkəs\
Definition of dicoccous
: composed of two coherent one-seeded carpels a dicoccous capsule
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Origin and Etymology of dicoccous
di- + -coccous (from Greek kokkos grain, seed)
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