drupe A fleshy fruit comprising an outer skin (exocarp), a fleshy pulp (mesocarp), and an inner hard and woody stone (endocarp) enclosing a single seed. Examples cherries, peaches, plums, olives, almonds, and coconuts. Related category • BOTANY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |