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macrocarpa

British  
/ ˌmækrəʊˈkɑːpə /

noun

  1. Also called: Monterey cypress.  a large coniferous tree of New Zealand, Cupressus macrocarpa, used for shelter belts on farms and for rough timber

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Etymology

Origin of macrocarpa

C19: from New Latin, from Greek macro- + karpos fruit

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In March of last year, the volunteer group Pasadena Beautiful Foundation reported planting 30 ficus macrocarpa trees on the street.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2024

The best variety of this plant is the OEnothera macrocarpa.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

Quercus, the classical Latin name; macrocarpa, refers to the large acorn.

From Wood and Forest by Noyes, William

The Timber-trees are,—of the Oaks, Quercus alba, Quercus macrocarpa, Quercus tinctoria, Quercus imbricaria,—Hard and Soft Maples,—and of the Hickories, Carya alba, Carya tomentosa, and Carya amara.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 07, No. 43, May, 1861 Creator by Various

All the species are worthy of cultivation, C. Bungerothii, C. splendens, and C. macrocarpa being the more showy kinds.

From Orchids by O'Brien, James