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epicarp

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ep⋅i⋅carp

  [ep-i-kahrp]
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–noun Botany.
the outermost layer of a pericarp, as the rind or peel of certain fruits.

Origin:
1825–35; epi- + -carp
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ep·i·carp   (ěp'ĭ-kärp')   
n.  See exocarp.
ex·o·carp   (ěk'sō-kärp')   
n.   Botany
The outermost layer of the fruit wall. Also called epicarp.
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epicarp   (ěp'ĭ-kärp')  Pronunciation Key 
See exocarp.
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