Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Same as polycarpic.
  • In botany, having a gynœcium composed of two or more distinct ovaries or carpels. Compare monocarpous, and cuts under carpel and gynobase.

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  • adjective Alternative form of polycarpic.

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poly- + -carpous

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