Definitions
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Pericarps.
Pericarps - as a noun
The ripened and variously modified walls of a plant ovary
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seed vesselHypernyms (Closely Related)
cover10covering14natural coveringHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"We analyzed the pericarps of various fruits under a microscope."
"The pericarps of certain citrus fruits are often used in cooking."
"The pericarps of some plants are edible and can be consumed directly."
"The pericarps of the coconut are thick and fibrous."
"Some bird species have developed adaptations to crack pericarps and extract the seeds within."
Word Game Points
Is PERICARPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pericarps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PERICARPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is PERICARPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pericarps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPERICARPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is PERICARPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pericarps is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPERICARPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
