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Accessory fruit

British pronunciation/ɐksˈɛsəɹˌi fɹˈuːt/
American pronunciation/ɐksˈɛsɚɹi fɹˈuːt/
Accessory fruit
[NOUN]
1

a type of fruit where the flesh comes from tissues other than the ovary

synonyms : pseudocarp
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1Botanically, they're classed as accessory fruits like pineapples and figs, the flesh of which develops from a single flowering receptacle.
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