English word carpophore comes from English -phore (Bearer, carrier or conveyor.), English carpo- (Fruit. (chiefly, _, medicine) carpus (wrist) or hand.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -phore | English (eng) | Bearer, carrier or conveyor. |
| carpo- | English (eng) | Fruit. (chiefly, _, medicine) carpus (wrist) or hand. |
| carpophore | English (eng) | (botany) A thin stalk that raises the pistil above the stamens in some plants.. (mycology) The stem of the fruiting body in higher fungi. |