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Definition of Anthocarpous

1. a. Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit, as in the checkerberry, the mulberry, and the pineapple.

Definition of Anthocarpous

1. Adjective. (botany) Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit. ¹

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Medical Definition of Anthocarpous

1. Having some portion of the floral envelopes attached to the pericarp to form the fruit, as in the checkerberry, the mulberry, and the pineapple. Origin: Gr. Flower + fruit. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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