Where does “rhizocarpous” come from?
rhizocarpous (English) comes from English -carpous, from English -carp, from Ancient Greek Καρπός.
rhizocarpous (English): Having perennial rootstocks or bulbs, but annual...
Definitions
- Having perennial rootstocks or bulbs, but annual...
Ancestry of “rhizocarpous”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | -carpous | Having a specified number or type of fruit or... |
| 2 | English | -carp | part of a fruit or fruiting body |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | Καρπός | — |