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Ovary compound
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Compound fruit — A compound fruit is one that develops from several ovaries in either a single flower or multiple flowers. In contrast, a simple fruit develops from one ovary. Compound fruits may be aggregate fruits, in which one flower contains several ovaries,… … Wikipedia
compound — I. verb Etymology: Middle English compounen, from Anglo French *cumpundre, from Latin componere, from com + ponere to put more at position Date: 14th century transitive verb 1. to put together (parts) so as to form a whole ; combine < compound in … New Collegiate Dictionary
compound ovary — noun : an ovary formed by the union of two or more carpels * * * Bot. an ovary composed of more than one carpel … Useful english dictionary
compound ovary — Bot. an ovary composed of more than one carpel. * * * … Universalium
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Berry — The word berry has two meanings: one based on a botanical definition, the other on common identification. True (botanical) berries are a simple fruit having seeds and pulp produced from a single ovary. In common parlance, however, berries are… … Wikipedia
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Gynoecium — A gynoecium (from Ancient Greek gyne , woman ) is the female reproductive part of a flower. The male counterpart is called an androecium . A gynoecium is composed of one or more pistils. A pistil may consist of a single free carpel, or be formed… … Wikipedia
