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schizo·carp | \ ˈski-zə-ˌkärp 
, ˈskit-sə- \
, ˈskit-sə- \Definition of schizocarp
: a dry compound fruit that splits at maturity into several indehiscent one-seeded carpels
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The first known use of schizocarp was in 1870
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