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drupe Definition

drupe (dro̵̅o̅p)

noun

any fruit with a soft, fleshy part (mesocarp) covered by a skinlike outer layer (exocarp, or epicarp) and surrounding an inner stone (endocarp) that contains the seed, as an apricot, cherry, plum, etc.

Etymology: ModL drupa < L drupa (oliva), overripe (olive) < Gr druppa (elaa) olive, orig., (olive) ripened on tree, contr. < drupepēs

drupe Related Forms

dru·pa′·ceous (dro̵̅o̅ pā′s̸həs) adjective

drupe Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

berry-like: The flowers are not particularly showy, although the berry-like drupes can be, when not hidden by the foliage.