caprify

transitive verb

cap·​ri·​fy

ˈkaprəˌfī

-ed/-ing/-es

1

: to induce the formation of fig fruits in (a tree) by caprification

2

: to induce the development of parthenocarpic fig fruits in (a tree) by the use of chemical growth regulators

Word History

Etymology

Middle English caprifien, from Latin caprificare

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