polycarpellary
/ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːpəl(ə)ri/ /ˌpɒlɪˈkɑːp(ə)l(ə)ri/Botany
adjective
Having, consisting of, or derived from two or more carpels or ovaries, especially (in later use) with the carpels or ovaries fused together.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Daniel Oliver (1830–1916), botanist. From poly- + carpellary. Compare polycarpellé.
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