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- [per-i-kahrp]
- /ˈpɛr ɪˌkɑrp/
- /ˈper.ɪ.kɑːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-i-kahrp]
- /ˈpɛr ɪˌkɑrp/
Definitions of pericarp word
- noun pericarp the walls of a ripened ovary or fruit, sometimes consisting of three layers, the epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp. 1
- noun pericarp a membranous envelope around the cystocarp of red algae. 1
- noun pericarp the part of a fruit enclosing the seeds that develops from the wall of the ovary 0
- noun pericarp a layer of tissue around the reproductive bodies of some algae and fungi 0
- noun pericarp the wall of a ripened ovary, sometimes consisting of three distinct layers, the endocarp, mesocarp, and exocarp 0
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Origin of pericarp
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < New Latin pericarpium < Greek perikárpion pod. See peri-, -carp
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Parts of speech for Pericarp
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pericarp popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
pericarp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pericarp
noun pericarp
- carapace — A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs.
Top questions with pericarp
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