Word Frequency
drupe (druːp
)
Definitions
noun
- an indehiscent fruit consisting of outer epicarp, fleshy or fibrous mesocarp, and stony endocarp enclosing a single seed, as in the peach, plum, and cherry
Derived Forms
drupaceous (druːˈpeɪʃəs
) adjectiveWord Origin
C18: from Latin druppa wrinkled overripe olive, from Greek: oliveSponsored Links
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