English Explanatory Dictionary

carpolite

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fossilised fruit, nut, or seed.

Word forms

carpolite carpolites

Etymology

From Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, “fruit”) + -lite; compare French carpolithe.

Synonyms

carpolith lithocarp
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