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genus Artocarpus

genus Artocarpus

9.3
A group of evergreen trees from Asia that includes breadfruit and jackfruit
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs ˌɑrtəˈkɑrpəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Artocarpus
  • The genus Artocarpus includes many tropical fruit trees.

Examples

  • The breadfruit is a member of the genus Artocarpus, which is prized throughout tropical regions.

  • Many species within the genus Artocarpus are important food sources, especially the jackfruit.

  • Researchers are studying the genetic diversity of the genus Artocarpus to improve crop resilience.

  • Did you know that genus Artocarpus produces jackfruit?

  • Many species within the genus Artocarpus are important food sources, especially the jackfruit.

  • The breadfruit is a member of the genus Artocarpus, which is prized throughout tropical regions.

  • Researchers are studying the genetic diversity of the genus Artocarpus to improve crop resilience.

Synonyms

Artocarpus
vsgenus Artocarpus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical evergreen trees like jackfruit and breadfruit

includes the formal taxonomic label before the name

Surface Forms

genus Artocarpus singular
genera Artocarpus plural

Morphology

genus + Artocarpus

The phrase is directly compositional: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Artocarpus' denotes the taxonomic group named Artocarpus. Although technical, this 'rank + name' pattern is predictable and cross-linguistically common, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Genus Artocarpus comes from old Greek words for bread and fruit. The trees in this group make large, starchy fruits like breadfruit and jackfruit, so the name reminds us it is a group of tropical food trees.