Decemlocular

/ˌdɛsɛmˈlɒkjʊlər/ adjective

Definition

Having ten compartments or cells, especially referring to the chambers inside a fruit or seed pod.

Etymology

From Latin 'decem' (ten) + 'loculus' (small chamber, cell) + '-ar' (adjective suffix). Used in botany to describe the internal structure of developing fruits.

Kelly Says

When botanists cut open a pepper or apple to study seeds, they count the chambers—a decemlocular fruit has exactly 10 compartments, which helps classify plant families accurately.

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