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Calocarpum

Calocarpum

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A group of tropical American trees that produce fruit
  • noun
  • /ˌkæl.əˈkɑːr.pəm/
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers studied the ecological role of Calocarpum trees in tropical forests.

Examples

  • The Calocarpum tree is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • The fruits of Calocarpum are highly valued in some regions for their taste.

  • Botanists have classified several species within the Calocarpum genus.

  • Many species of Calocarpum thrive in tropical climates.

  • Researchers studied the ecological role of Calocarpum trees in tropical forests.

  • Botanists have classified several species within the Calocarpum genus.

  • The fruits of Calocarpum are highly valued in some regions for their taste.

Synonyms

genus Calocarpum
vsCalocarpum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees from Central and South America that produce edible fruit

is the single-word form with identical taxonomic meaning

Compounds

genus Calocarpum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical trees from Central and South America that produce edible fruit

Surface Forms

Calocarpum singular
Calocarpums plural

Etymology

Calocarpum comes from old Greek parts kalo- meaning 'beautiful' and -carpum meaning 'fruit', so the name literally says 'beautiful fruit'. This fits the genus of tropical trees because their fruits are often valued and look attractive.