sorosis

Meanings

1. Any multiple fruit, usually fleshy, that is derived from the multiple ovaries in an infructescence. Such a structure typically includes remnants of floral tissues such as the perianth. Examples include the mulberry and pineapple.

1. A women's club; a society to further the educational and social activities of women.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σωρός (sōrós, “heap”).