English dictionary

exocarp

/'/E/ks/oU/,k/A/rp/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits as the skin of a peach or grape

noun.plant

Synonyms epicarp

Source: WordNet 3.0
The outer portion of a fruit, as the flesh of a peach or the rind of an orange. See <i>Illust.</i> of <u>Drupe</u>.

noun

Source: webster1913