exocarp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈek-sō-ˌkärp\
- /eɡzˈɒkɑːp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈek-sō-ˌkärp\

Definitions of exocarp word

noun exocarp The outer layer of the pericarp of a fruit. 1
noun exocarp the outer layer of a ripened ovary or fruit, as the skin of a plum; epicarp 0
noun exocarp (biology) The outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits; the skin or epicarp. 0

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Parts of speech for Exocarp

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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exocarp popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for exocarp

noun exocarp

covering — A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else.
skin — the external covering or integument of an animal body, especially when soft and flexible.
bark — When a dog barks, it makes a short, loud noise, once or several times.
cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
epicarp — (botany) Exocarp.

All 11 Synonyms of exocarp

Antonyms for exocarp

noun exocarp

innards — the internal parts of the body; entrails or viscera.
insides — on the inner side or part of; within: inside the circle; inside the envelope.

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