amphicarpic

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Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀμφί (amphí, both) +‎ Ancient Greek καρπός (karpós, fruit) +‎ -ic.

Adjective

amphicarpic (not comparable)

  1. (botany) Producing fruit of two kinds
    amphicarpic plant
    amphicarpic legume
    amphicarpic species

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