sarcocarp

noun

sar·​co·​carp

ˈsärkəˌkärp

plural -s

1

: mesocarp

especially : one that is thickened and fleshy (as in the peach)

2

: a fleshy fruit

Word History

Etymology

French sarcocarpe, from sarc- + -carpe -carp

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