simple fruit (Meaning)
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simple fruit (n)
an indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp: e.g. grape; tomato; cranberry
Synonyms & Antonyms of simple fruit
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simple fruit Sentence Examples
- Apples and bananas are examples of simple fruits formed from a single ovary.
- The simple fruit of the tomato has a fleshy exocarp and a watery mesocarp.
- The cucumber is a simple fruit with a tough outer skin and juicy flesh.
- Grapes and berries are aggregate simple fruits composed of numerous small drupelets.
- The plum and cherry have simple fruits known as drupes with a hard pit enclosing a single seed.
- The simple fruit of the mango has a smooth outer skin and a sweet, juicy flesh.
- The avocado is a simple fruit with a thick, leathery exocarp and a large seed.
- The peach and apricot have simple fruits called drupes with a velvety exocarp and a soft, juicy mesocarp.
- The watermelon is a simple fruit with a hard outer rind and a juicy, refreshing pulp.
- The lemon and orange are simple fruits called hesperidia with a thick, leathery exocarp and a segmented, juicy mesocarp.
FAQs About the word simple fruit
an indehiscent fruit derived from a single ovary having one or many seeds within a fleshy wall or pericarp: e.g. grape; tomato; cranberry
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Apples and bananas are examples of simple fruits formed from a single ovary.
The simple fruit of the tomato has a fleshy exocarp and a watery mesocarp.
The cucumber is a simple fruit with a tough outer skin and juicy flesh.
Grapes and berries are aggregate simple fruits composed of numerous small drupelets.
