epicarp
/'epikɑ:p/ Cách viết khác : (exocarp) /'eksəkɑ:p/
Definition
- Noun:
- The outermost layer of the pericarp of a fruit: The epicarp is the external, often protective, layer of a fruit's wall, such as the skin of a peach or the peel of a grape.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The epicarp of a peach is fuzzy and can be peeled off.
- Botanists study the epicarp to understand fruit development and protection.
- The shiny epicarp of a grape is covered with a natural, waxy coating.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical description: The term is used in technical contexts to precisely describe the structure of fruits, which are divided into three layers: the epicarp (exocarp), mesocarp, and endocarp.
- The fruit's pericarp was dissected to examine the epicarp, mesocarp, and endocarp separately.
Variants and Related Words
- Exocarp (n): A synonym for epicarp; the outermost layer of the pericarp.
- The terms "epicarp" and "exocarp" are often used interchangeably in botany.
Synonyms
- Peel: The outer skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable.
- Rind: The tough outer layer of some fruits, like citrus.
- Skin: The thin outer layer of many fruits.
Notes on Meaning
- The epicarp is specifically a botanical term for part of a fruit's anatomy. In everyday language, people are more likely to use words like "skin," "peel," or "rind." The epicarp's characteristics (thickness, texture, color) vary greatly between different types of fruits.
Noun
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outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape
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