Exocarp

7 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

The outermost layer of a fruit's wall, such as the skin of a peach or the outer surface of a grape.

“The exocarp of the mango is tough and inedible but protects the sweet flesh within.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

ex·o·carp

Related Words

Synonyms

epicarp

Word Game Tips

🟩

Wordle

Starts with EXO, ends in -CARP, contains C and P after the vowel cluster, botanical term

🔤

Scrabble

X scores 8 points, C worth 3, P worth 3, a botanical specialist term with strong tile value

Words Related to Exocarp

Words you can make from Exocarp

Shorter words formed from the letters in “exocarp”.

coaxer caper carex carpe coper copra coxae crape ocrea opera pacer perca recap acer acop acor acre aero aper apex arco axer cape capo

Explore Similar Words

7-letter words starting with E 7-letter words ending with P All 7-letter words 6-letter words 8-letter words All word lists

Try These Tools

Anagram Solver Scrabble Helper Crossword Solver Spelling Bee Solver

Dictionary References

Look up exocarp in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.

Cambridge Dictionary Merriam-Webster

Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!

Download Free