carpellary

/kɑrˈpɛləri/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or resembling a carpel; especially, having a carpel or carpels as a characteristic feature.

“The botanist studied the carpellary structure of the plant species.”

2. adjective

having a carpel or carpels; especially, having a carpel or carpels as a characteristic feature.

“The carpellary nature of the flowers was evident in their unique structure.”

Synonyms

  • carnose
  • carpellate
  • foliaceous

Antonyms

  • androdioecious
  • staminate