SINCE 1828
schizocarp
noun
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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