Definition

A type of dry fruit that contains only one seed, where the seed is fused with the fruit, commonly found in grains like corn and wheat.

Example

The farmer harvested a large amount of caryopsis from the wheat field.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a caryopsis?

No, I haven't! What is it?

It's actually the type of fruit found in grains like wheat and corn.

That’s interesting! I didn’t know fruits could be so different.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Caryopsis → It is formed from "caryon" (from Greek, meaning nut) and "opsis" (from Greek, meaning appearance or form). The word "caryopsis" refers to a type of fruit that has the appearance of a nut, specifically a dry fruit where the seed is fused with the fruit wall.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'nut' ('caryon') that has a specific 'appearance' ('opsis') — that's why a caryopsis is a fruit that looks like a nut.

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