Sorosis

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Sorosis \So*ro"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? a heap.] (Bot.)
     A fleshy fruit formed by the consolidation of many flowers
     with their receptacles, ovaries, etc., as the breadfruit,
     mulberry, and pineapple.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Sorosis \So*ro"sis\, n. [NL. See {Sororize}.]
     A woman's club; an association of women. [U. S.]
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