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parthenocarpy Definition

par·theno·carpy (pär′t̸hə nō kär′pē)

noun

the development of a ripe fruit without fertilization of the ovules, as in the banana and pineapple

Etymology: Ger parthenokarpie < Gr parthenos, a virgin + karpos, fruit: see harvest

parthenocarpy Related Forms
par′·theno·car′·pic adjective par′·theno·car′·pi·cally adverb