Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caroco
noun
/kəˈroʊkoʊ/
Definition
A hard inner stone or pit found in certain fruits.
Examples
- The peach had a large caroco that made it difficult to enjoy the flesh without dealing with the pit.
- When eating cherries, be cautious of the caroco that you may bite into unexpectedly.
Meaning
In botany, ‘caroco’ refers to the tough core of a fruit that contains the seed, often considered inedible.
Synonyms
- pit
- stone
- kernel