Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
endocarp
Noun
/ˈɛn.də.kɑrp/
Definition
The innermost layer of the pericarp (fruit wall) that surrounds and protects the seed.
Examples
- The cherry’s endocarp is hard and protects the seed inside.
- In peaches, the endocarp is the part we call the pit.
Meaning
The endocarp is the part of a fruit that directly encloses the seed. It plays a crucial role in the development and protection of the seed as the fruit matures.
Synonyms
- seed covering
- seed shell
