carpo-

¹

1. a combining form meaning “fruit,” “fruiting body,” used in the formation of compound words:

   carpophore; carpogonium.

carpo-

²

1. a combining form meaning “wrist,” used in the formation of compound words:

   carpometacarpal.

Carpo

³

[ kahr-poh ]

noun

1. an ancient Greek goddess of summer fruit, considered by Athenians as one of the Horae.

carpo-

¹

combining_form

1. (in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruit

   carpogonium

   carpophore

carpo-

²

combining_form

1. carpus or carpal bones

   carpometacarpus

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpo-¹

< Greek karpo-, combining form of karpós fruit

Origin of carpo-²

From the Greek word karpós wrist

Word History and Origins

Origin of carpo-¹

from Greek karpos fruit

Example Sentences

Another moon called Carpo also orbits far out from Jupiter, moving in the opposite direction of many other moons in the area.

From The Verge

However, Valetudo orbits much farther away than Carpo, and it may actually be the smallest moon Jupiter has.

From The Verge

Has his chef de cuisine Jon-Erik Carpo cooked at places like Robuchon?

From Los Angeles Times

An independent ever since he gained his US citizenship, Carpo registered Republican last month, for the first time in his life, so he can vote for Trump in Nevada’s February caucuses.

From The Guardian

Romania’s rolling maul finally kicked into gear, resulting in a try from replacement left winger Adrian Apostol, who took a feed from No. 8 Daniel Carpo and dotted over.

From Washington Times