syncarpium

/ˈsɪŋkɑːrpiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A syncarpous fruit, especially an aggregate fruit formed from multiple ovaries of a single flower.

“The botanical garden featured an impressive collection of syncarpia, including the syncarpium of the fig tree.”

Synonyms

  • aggregate fruit
  • syncarp

Antonyms

  • achene
  • drupe