Noun: caryopsis (caryopses,caryopsides)
,ker-ee'óp-sis [N. Amer], ,ka-ree'óp-sis [Brit]- Dry seed-like fruit produced by the cereal grasses
"Wheat kernels are examples of caryopses";
- grain
Derived forms: caryopsides, caryopses
Type of: seed
Encyclopedia: Caryopsis