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Noun pericarp has 1 sense
  1. pericarp, seed vessel - the ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary
    --1 is a kind of covering, natural covering, cover
    --1 is a part of seed
    --1 has particulars:
     epicarp, exocarp; mesocarp; stone, pit, endocarp; capsule; bur, burr

Definitions from the Web

Term: Pericarp

Definition: The pericarp refers to the protective covering or skin surrounding a fruit or seed.

Examples of Usage:

  1. Noun:
    • The pericarp of an apple is typically crunchy and contains most of the fruit's nutrients.
    • The bright red pericarp of a pomegranate is enclosed by a leathery skin.
  2. Adjective:
    • The pericarp tissues play a crucial role in fruit development.
    • The thin pericarp layer of the seed allows for easy dispersion.
  3. Verb:
    • It is essential to carefully pericarp the ripe fruit before consuming it.
    • Farmers often pericarp the seeds of certain crops to protect them from external factors.

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