Definitions

1. noun

The edible seeds of cereal grasses, especially wheat, oats, barley, and rye; grains.

“The archaeologists found evidence of caryopses in the ancient ruins, which helped date the site.”

2. noun

A seed, especially of a cereal, that has a single seed coat and is usually dry and indehiscent.

“The botanist studied the caryopses of various plant species to understand their reproductive cycles.”