DRUPACEOUS Meaning and
Definition
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Drupaceous is an adjective used to describe something that is related to or characteristic of a drupe. A drupe is a type of fruit that consists of an outer fleshy part, a hard shell or pit, and a seed inside. Drupes are typically found in certain plant families, such as the Rosaceae family, and include fruits like peaches, plums, cherries, and mangoes.
When applied to a plant, the term drupaceous indicates that the fruit it bears is in the form of a drupe. This means that it possesses the defining features of a drupe, including the presence of a significant amount of soft, edible flesh surrounding a hard, stony pit or stone, which houses the seed. The drupaceous fruit may vary in size, color, and taste depending on the species of plant.
Additionally, the term drupaceous can be used to describe the flavor, texture, or aroma of something that resembles or is reminiscent of a drupe. For example, a drupaceous aroma might refer to the sweet and fragrant scent of fruits like peaches or cherries. In this way, the adjective drupaceous conveys a connection to drupes and emphasizes certain characteristics associated with these types of fruits.
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Having the form of a drupe; consisting of or producing drupes.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for DRUPACEOUS
- srupaceous
- xrupaceous
- crupaceous
- frupaceous
- rrupaceous
- erupaceous
- deupaceous
- ddupaceous
- dfupaceous
- dtupaceous
- d5upaceous
- d4upaceous
- drypaceous
- drhpaceous
- drjpaceous
- dripaceous
- dr8paceous
- dr7paceous
- druoaceous
Etymology of DRUPACEOUS
The word "drupaceous" is derived from the word "drupe", which originated from the Latin word "drupa". "Drupa" refers to a type of fruit with an outer fleshy layer and a hard, stony inner layer. The suffix "-aceous" is a Latin word-forming element used to form adjectives, indicating possession or resemblance of the root word. Therefore, "drupaceous" signifies something resembling or associated with a drupe, typically describing fruits or plants with similar characteristics.
Similar spelling words for DRUPACEOUS
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