caprify

transitive verb

cap·​ri·​fy
ˈkaprəˌfī
-ed/-ing/-es
1
: to induce the formation of fig fruits in (a tree) by caprification
2
: to induce the development of parthenocarpic fig fruits in (a tree) by the use of chemical growth regulators

Word History

Etymology

Middle English caprifien, from Latin caprificare

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“Caprify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caprify. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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