infructescence

noun

in·​fruc·​tes·​cence

ˌinˌfrəkˈtesən(t)s

: the fruiting stage of an inflorescence

Word History

Etymology

French, from in- in- entry 2 + Latin fructus fruit + French -escence (as in inflorescence)

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