dipyrenous

[daɪˈpɪriːnəs]

Definitions

1. adjective

Having two pyrenes, especially in botany, referring to a fruit that splits into two parts.

“The dipyrenous fruit of the pomegranate tree is a distinctive feature of its berries.”

2. noun

A fruit that splits into two parts, especially in botany.

“The dipyrenous fruits of the pomegranate tree are edible and nutritious.”

Synonyms

  • bipartite
  • diploid

Antonyms

  • monopyle
  • uniprenous