xanthocarpous

Meanings

• adjective

  A word describing a fruit that is ripe and yellow or orange in color.

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Variants

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anthophilous

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Etymology

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From the Greek words xanthos (yellow) and karpos (fruit).

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Trivia

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1. Xanthocarpous fruits are not only rich in carotenoids but also in other essential nutrients like vitamin C and fiber.

2. The color of ripe fruits changes from green to xanthocarpous due to the breakdown of chlorophyll, the green pigment, and the production of carotenoids.

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1. Carotenoids: A class of pigments that give fruits, vegetables, and other plants their orange, yellow, or red colors. Xanthocarpous fruits are rich in carotenoids, which are important for human health.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, the word xanthocarpous was used to describe ripe fruits, particularly those used in religious ceremonies. In literature, it has been used metaphorically to describe people or situations that are at their peak or most vibrant.

How to Memorize "xanthocarpous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bowl full of ripe, yellow or orange fruits. These are xanthocarpous fruits.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word xanthocarpous with the image of a sunset, as both are associated with the color orange.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word xanthocarpous by breaking it down into 'xantho' meaning yellow and 'carpos' meaning fruit.

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