Definition

A type of fruit that is made up of multiple smaller fruits from either several flowers or several parts of one flower, like in pineapples and raspberries.

Example

The pineapple is a well-known example of a syncarp, as it is formed from many individual flowers.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a syncarp?

No, I haven't. What is it?

It's actually a type of fruit made from several flowers or carpels, like in pineapples.

That sounds interesting! I love learning about different types of fruits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Syncarp is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "karpos" (from Greek, meaning fruit). The word refers to a fruit that is formed from the fusion of multiple carpels, thus meaning a fruit that develops together.

Memory Tip

Think of fruits that grow 'together' ('syn-') from multiple parts ('karpos') — that's what syncarp means.

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