Bot. [Formed as prec. + -Y.] Abnormal union or fusion of two or more fruits.
1869. M. T. Masters, Veget. Teratol., 47. A very remarkable example of Syncarpy…, in which nine strawberries were borne on one stem.
1885. Athenæum, 5 Dec., 736/2. Some twin apples … were grown at Shepherd’s Bush … many of the fruits being good examples of syncarpy.
