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drupe
UK
/druːp/
US
/druːp/
Translations
drupes
pl
UK
/druːp/
US
/druːp/
The peach is a classic example of a drupe, with its juicy flesh surrounding a hard pit.
La pêche est un exemple classique de drupe, avec sa chair juteuse entourant un noyau dur.
Synonyms
pit fruit
fleshy fruit
stone fruit
more drupe
Comp.
most drupe
Super.
UK
/druːp/
US
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Used attributively in botanical contexts, e.g., "drupe morphology"
The drupe endocarp hardens as the fruit matures.
L’endocarpe drupacé durcit à mesure que le fruit mûrit.
Definitions
The peach is a classic example of a drupe, with its juicy flesh surrounding a hard pit.
The drupe endocarp hardens as the fruit matures.