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epicarp
[ ep-i-kahrp ]
noun
- the outermost layer of a pericarp, as the rind or peel of certain fruits.
epicarp
/ ˈɛpɪˌkɑːp /
noun
- the outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits: forms the skin of a peach or grape
epicarp
/ ĕp′ĭ-kärp′ /
- See exocarp
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Word History and Origins
Origin of epicarp1
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Example Sentences
At intervals along the surface of the epicarp are stomata, or breathing pores, surrounded by guard cells.
The cells of the epicarp are broad and polygonal, sometimes regularly four-sided, about 15–35 µ broad.
Mooden Sheriff ascribes its emetic properties to the pulp alone, the epicarp and seeds being inactive according to his authority.
Fruit with a fibrous-fleshy indehiscent epicarp, and a mostly rough irregularly furrowed endocarp or nut-shell.
Fruit a little seed-like nutlet, enclosed in a loose and separable membranous epicarp.
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