Vocabulary Entry

syconium

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noun

A syconium is a type of multiple fruit, such as a fig, that develops from a single flower or cluster of flowers and contains many small fruits within.

Example Sentences

"The fig is a well-known example of a syconium."

"During my visit to the farmer's market, I learned that the syconium is unique among fruits."

"The syconium allows the plant to produce numerous seeds within a single structure."