- caprify
- cap·ri·fy
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caprify
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caprify — ˈkaprəˌfī transitive verb ( ed/ ing/ es) Etymology: Middle English caprifien, from Latin caprificare more at caprification 1. : to induce the formation of fig fruits in (a tree) by caprification 2. : to induce the development of parthenocarpic… … Useful english dictionary
caprifig — noun a) A fig tree which produces both male and female flowers and is used to fertilize the female trees of the species. b) The accessory fruit of this tree, which is considered inedible by humans. See Also: caprify … Wiktionary
