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syncarpy Bot.|ˈsɪnkɑːpɪ| [Formed as prec. + -y.] Abnormal union or fusion of two or more fruits.
1869M. T. Masters Veget. Teratol. 47 A very remarkable example of Syncarpy.., in which nine strawberries were borne on one stem. 1885Athenœum 5 Dec. 736/2 Some twin apples..were grown at Shepherd's Bush..many of the fruits being good examples of syncarpy. |