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drupaceous Definition


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drupe
noun
    1. bot.
      A fleshy fruit containing one or more seeds that are surrounded by the endocarp, eg plum, cherry, peach, holly.
Derivative: drupaceous
adj
    Etymology: 18c: from Greek dryppa olive.



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