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parthenocarpy
[pahr-thuh-noh-kahr-pee]
noun
Botany.
the production of fruit without fertilization of an egg in the ovary.
parthenocarpy
/ ɑːˈθːəʊˌɑːɪ /
noun
the development of fruit without fertilization or formation of seeds
parthenocarpy
The production of fruit without fertilization. Many varieties of the common fig produce fruit through parthenocarpy.
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Other 51Թ Forms
- parthenocarpic adjective
- 貹ˌٳԴˈ辱 adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of parthenocarpy1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of parthenocarpy1
C20: from Greek parthenos virgin + karpos fruit
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