caryopsis

Meanings

• noun

  A dry, indehiscent fruit enclosing a single seed, as in grasses and some cereals.

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Variants

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caryopses , caryopsides , caryopsis

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Etymology

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From Greek karpos, grain or fruit, and opsis, appearance or aspect.

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Trivia

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1. Caryopses are not true fruits, but rather a type of dry, indehiscent fruit.

2. The word 'caryopsis' is derived from the Greek words karpos, meaning grain or fruit, and opsis, meaning appearance or aspect.

3. The largest caryopsis on record is from the nut of the queen palm tree, which can weigh up to 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs).

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1. grain: Caryopses are a type of grain, which is a small, hard seed with an embedded endosperm that provides nutrients for the plant embryo.

2. endosperm: The nutrient-rich tissue surrounding the embryo in the seed of a flowering plant, which provides energy and essential nutrients for the developing embryo.

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Caryopses are an essential component of various grains such as rice, wheat, and corn. They have been a staple food source for humans for thousands of years and continue to be an essential part of the global food supply.

How to Memorize "caryopsis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, hard seed, like a grain of rice or wheat, enclosed in a protective outer layer. This is a caryopsis.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'caryopsis' with the image of a seed, particularly those found in grains.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CAR' to remember the meaning of caryopsis: C - Caryopsis, A - A dry fruit, R - Enclosing a single seed.

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