exocarp Synonyms & Antonyms
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Exocarp as a Noun
1
The outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits; the skin or epicarp.
Word Forms & Grammar
exocarp (plural exocarps)
Origin of Exocarp
From exo- + Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “fruit”); exo- + -carp.
Quick Facts About Exocarp
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | The outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits; the skin or epicarp |
| Plural | exocarps |