Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Accessory Fruit.
Accessory Fruit - as a noun
Fruit containing much fleshy tissue besides that of the ripened ovary; as apple or strawberry
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pseudocarpExample Sentences
"The strawberry is an accessory fruit, with its seeds on the surface."
"Technically, the pineapple is not a true fruit but an accessory fruit."
"In botany, an accessory fruit develops from the swollen base of the flower."
"The strawberry is a prime example of an accessory fruit."
"An accessory fruit is formed from the receptacle and not the ovary."
