carpo-

1

a combining form meaning “fruit,” “fruiting body,” used in the formation of compound words: carpophore; carpogonium.

Origin of carpo-

1
< Greek karpo-, combining form of karpós fruit

Words nearby carpo-

carphology, carpi, carping, carpinteria, carpo, carpo-, carpocarpal, carpogonium, carpology, carpometacarpal, carpometacarpal joint

Definition for carpo- (2 of 2)

carpo- 2

a combining form meaning “wrist,” used in the formation of compound words: carpometacarpal.

Origin of carpo-

2
From the Greek word karpós wrist

British Dictionary definitions for carpo- (1 of 2)

carpo- 1

combining form

(in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruit carpophore; carpogonium

Word Origin for carpo-

from Greek karpos fruit

British Dictionary definitions for carpo- (2 of 2)

carpo- 2

combining form

carpus or carpal bones carpometacarpus