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parthenocarpy

[ pahr-thuh-noh-kahr-pee ]

noun

, Botany.
  1. the production of fruit without fertilization of an egg in the ovary.


parthenocarpy

/ pɑːˈθiːnəʊˌkɑːpɪ /

noun

  1. the development of fruit without fertilization or formation of seeds
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parthenocarpy

/ pärthə-nō-kär′pē /

  1. The production of fruit without fertilization. Many varieties of the common fig produce fruit through parthenocarpy.
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Derived Forms

  • parˌthenoˈcarpic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • parthe·no·carpic adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parthenocarpy1

1910–15; partheno- + -carpy; -carp, -y 3
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Word History and Origins

Origin of parthenocarpy1

C20: from Greek parthenos virgin + karpos fruit

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