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pericarp

/ˈpɛrɪkɑːrp/ noun · British & US
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What does pericarp mean?

noun

The outer, usually fleshy layer of a fruit, especially a berry or a drupe, that surrounds the seed or seeds. In botany, the pericarp is the fruit wall, which may be fleshy or dry.

Example

"The pericarp of the mango is edible and often eaten fresh or used in cooking."

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