Definition of "mesocarp" []

• The middle, usually fleshy layer of a fruit wall. (noun)

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• "The middle layer containing the toxic oil is called the mesocarp"
• "Hyphaene compressa fruit (mesocarp) 10.73 1.95 15.09 7.5"
• "Uses: FOOD: The dark brown fruit pulp (mesocarp) is eaten raw (Pokomo, Boni, Swahili)."