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ascocarp

as·co·carp
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-kuh-kahrp]
    • /ˈæs kəˌkɑrp/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-kuh-kahrp]
    • /ˈæs kəˌkɑrp/

Definitions of ascocarp word

  • noun ascocarp (in some ascomycetous fungi) a globular structure containing the asci 3
  • noun ascocarp a structure shaped like a globe, cup, or disk, containing spore sacs; sac fruit of an ascomycetous fungus 3
  • noun ascocarp (in ascomycetous fungi) the fruiting body bearing the asci, as an apothecium or perithecium. 1
  • noun ascocarp The sporocarp of an ascomycete, typically bowl-shaped. 1

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Origin of ascocarp

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; asco- + -carp

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Parts of speech for Ascocarp

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ascocarp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ascocarp usage trend in Literature

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