cynarrhodium
cynarrhodium noun: a fruit like that of the rose, consisting of a cup formed of the calyx tube and receptacle, and containing achenes.
Noun
cynarrhodium (plural cynarrhodia)
- A fruit like that of the rose, consisting of a cup formed of the calyx tube and receptacle, and containing achenes.
Forms of cynarrhodium
| plural | cynarrhodia |
|---|---|
| alternative form | cynarrhodion |
Origin of cynarrhodium
From Ancient Greek κυνόροδον (kunórodon), from κύων (kúōn) + ῥόδον (rhódon).
Questions about cynarrhodium
- What does cynarrhodium mean?
- Cynarrhodium means a fruit like that of the rose, consisting of a cup formed of the calyx tube and receptacle, and containing achenes.
- What part of speech is cynarrhodium?
- Cynarrhodium is a noun.
- What is the plural of cynarrhodium?
- The plural of cynarrhodium is cynarrhodia.
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