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Exocarp

British pronunciation/ɛɡzˈɒkɑːp/
American pronunciation/ɛɡzˈɑːkɑːɹp/
Exocarp
[NOUN]
1

the outermost layer or skin of a fruit

synonyms : epicarp
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exocarp definition and meaning
Examples
1They carefully removed the exocarp of the pomegranate, revealing the clusters of vibrant red arils inside.
2As I cut into the exocarp of the pineapple, its tropical aroma filled the room, making my mouth water.
3Walnuts are a different kind of fruit sometimes called a drupe, where the endocarp is hard, the exocarp is thin, and the mesocarp in between is fleshy or fibrous.
4It consists of the outermost, thin, epicarp or also called the exocarp.
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