syconium

/saɪˈkoʊniəm/
IPA guide

Definitions of syconium
  1. noun
    the fleshy multiple fruit of the fig consisting of an enlarged hollow receptacle containing numerous fruitlets
    see moresee less
    type of:
    aggregate fruit, multiple fruit, syncarp
    fruit consisting of many individual small fruits or drupes derived from separate ovaries within a common receptacle: e.g. blackberry; raspberry; pineapple
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘syconium'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family