procarp

pro·carp

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-kahrp]
- /ˈproʊ kɑrp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-kahrp]
- /ˈproʊ kɑrp/

Definitions of procarp word

noun procarp (in red algae) a carpogonium with its associated cells. 1
noun procarp a female reproductive organ in red algae 0
noun procarp a female reproductive organ in certain algae 0

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Origin of procarp

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < New Latin procarpium < Greek pro- pro-2 + karpíon, diminutive of karpós fruit

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Parts of speech for Procarp

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Procarp

procarp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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