carpel

🇺🇸 /ˈkɑːrpl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈkɑːpl/
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a part of a flower that produces seeds

The carpel is a crucial component of a flower, as it develops into the fruit after pollination.

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n. a part of a flower that produces seeds

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Plural carpels