Epicarp
[ep-i-kahrp] /ˈɛp ɪˌkɑrp/
noun, Botany.
1.
the outermost layer of a pericarp, as the rind or peel of certain fruits.
/ˈɛpɪˌkɑːp/
noun
1.
the outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits: forms the skin of a peach or grape
epicarp
(ěp’ĭ-kärp’)
See exocarp.
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