archicarp

noun

ar·​chi·​carp ˈär-kē-ˌkärp How to pronounce archicarp (audio)
: the female sex organ in ascomycetous fungi

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“Archicarp.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/archicarp. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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