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Accessory Fruit

Description: An accessory fruit, also known as a false fruit or pseudocarp, is a fruit that contains parts other than the ovary. These additional parts, such as the receptacle or other floral parts, develop alongside the ovary and become an integral part of the fruit.

Senses/Usages:

1. In Botany: In botanical terms, an accessory fruit refers to a fruit that develops not only from the ovary but also from the additional floral parts.

Example Sentence: The strawberry is an example of an accessory fruit, as the juicy red part that we typically eat is actually the enlarged receptacle.

2. In Culinary Terminology: In culinary terminology, an accessory fruit refers to edible fruits that are often mistaken for true fruits but are actually a combination of fruit and other plant tissues.

Example Sentence: The pineapple, which is a delicious accessory fruit, has a collection of individual berries fused together to form a single fruit.

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