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Webster 1913 Edition


Pentacoccous

Penˊta-coc′cous

,
Adj.
[See
Penta-
,
Coccus
.]
(Bot.)
Composed of five united carpels with one seed in each, as certain fruits.

Webster 1828 Edition


Pentacoccous

PEN'TACOCCOUS

,
Adj.
[Gr. five, and L. coccus, a berry.]
Having or containing five grains or seeds, or having five cells with one seed in each.