Definition of Epicarps

1. Noun. (plural of epicarp) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Epicarps

1. epicarp [n] - See also: epicarp

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epicarps

epicanthus
epicanthus palpebralis
epicanthus supraciliaris
epicanthus tarsalis
epicardia
epicardiac
epicardial
epicardial fat sign
epicardially
epicardium
epicaricacy
epicarican
epicarp
epicarpal
epicarps (current term)
epicatechin
epicede
epicedes
epicedia
epicedial
epicedium
epicellular
epicene pronoun
epicene pronouns
epicenes
epicenism
epicenisms
epicenter

Literary usage of Epicarps

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The History of the New Deal, 1933-1938 by Basil Rauch (1893)
"Innerhalb eines mehr oder minder dicken epicarps von zäher Beschaffenheit ist der übrige Theil des Pericarps als saftiges Gewebe mächtig entwickelt, ..."

2. Annals and Magazine of Natural History by William Jardine (1845)
"... of the septum in the Crucifera, though he describes it in different terms; he says the septum is formed by the reflexion inwards of the epicarps, ..."

3. The elements of materia medica and therapeutics by Jonathan Pereira (1842)
"Berries.—The Grape, the Gooseberry, and the Currant, are berries. Their skins (epicarps) and seeds are indigestible. The pulp is apt to relax the bowels. ..."

4. Report on the Disastrous Effects of the Destruction of Forest Trees: Now by Increase Allen Lapham, H. Crocker, Joseph Gillett Knapp (1867)
"The bark on the .young as well as old trees, and on the large branches and stems is very rough and deeply furrowed, and with the epicarps of the nut is used ..."

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