Definition of "caryopsis" [car•y•op•sis]

• See grain. (noun)

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• "For one thing, the whole grain (caryopsis) contains a high proportion of germ."
• "Such a fruit is termed a = caryopsis = or = grain =."
• "As an illustration of the caryopsis, the grain of Andropogon Sorghum may be studied."