Conocarpus

noun

Co·​no·​car·​pus
¦kōnə¦kärpəs,
¦kän-
: a monotypic genus of tropical American trees or shrubs (family Terminaliaceae) with dense flower heads resembling buttons see button tree sense 1

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from con- entry 2 + -carpus

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near Conocarpus

Cite this Entry

“Conocarpus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Conocarpus. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!