Caryopsis [noun]

Definition of Caryopsis:

seed of fruit, vegetable

Synonyms of Caryopsis:

● Kernel

● Stone

● Achene

● Utricle


Opposite/Antonyms of Caryopsis:

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Sentence/Example of Caryopsis:

As an illustration of the caryopsis, the grain of Andropogon Sorghum may be studied.

Caryopsis grooved, blunt and more tightly held in the palea.

Caryopsis 7-8 mm., less flattened than in Bromus, with a shallow groove.

The caryopsis is shorter and more ovoid than in other Bromes.

In Lolium and Agropyrum the caryopsis is still more wheat-like and grooved.

The caryopsis is very narrow, and the rachilla long and feathered with hairs.

The caryopsis is, however, much more slender than in Agropyrum.

Ovary 1-celled, 1-ovuled, forming a seed-like grain (caryopsis) in fruit.

Digraphis differs in the stout caryopsis, smaller size, double hair-tuft.

Aira is distinguished by the awn: Agrostis by the very different pale and caryopsis.