tricoccous

/traɪˈkɒkəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having three ovaries, especially in the context of flowers.

“Some species of flowers in the genus Euphorbia are tricoccous.”

2. noun

A flower that is tricoccous.

“The tricocci of the plant were a notable feature of its reproductive cycle.”

Synonyms

  • tricarpellary
  • tricarpous

Antonyms

  • monocarpous
  • monococcous