basidiocarp
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ba·sid·i·o·carp
(bə-sĭd′ē-ə-kärp′)n.
A fruiting body that bears basidia, characteristic of many basidiomycetes. Also called basidioma.
[basidi(um) + -carp.]
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basidiocarp
(bæˈsɪdɪəʊˌkɑːp)n
(Botany) the fruiting body of basidiomycetous fungi; the mushroom of agarics
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Noun | 1. | basidiocarp - the fruiting body of a basidiomycete which bears its spores on special cells basidiomycete, basidiomycetous fungi - any of various fungi of the subdivision Basidiomycota fruiting body - an organ specialized for producing spores |
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