Angiocarp (Noun)
Meaning
Tree bearing fruit enclosed in a shell or involucre or husk.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The walnut tree is an example of an angiocarp, with its edible nut enclosed in a hard shell.
- The pomegranate is a type of angiocarp, its juicy seeds protected by a leathery husk.
- The coconut palm is a tropical angiocarp, its large seeds surrounded by a hard, fibrous shell.
- The chestnut tree is an angiocarp, its starchy nuts enclosed in a spiny, protective covering.
- The acorn is a type of angiocarp, its single seed enclosed in a hard, cup-like shell.