What is another word for pericarp?
Pronunciation: [pˈɛɹɪkˌɑːp] (IPA) 
Pericarp is a term used to describe the tough outer layer of a fruit or seed. Although it is a specific term, there are various synonyms used to describe this part of a plant. For example, some people may use the word "seed coat" or "fruit wall" as a synonym for pericarp. "Husk" and "shell" are also similar terms that can be used to refer to this outer covering. In the botanical community, there are more specific terms, such as "endocarp" which refers to the inner layer of the pericarp, or "exocarp" which refers to the outermost layer. Regardless of the terminology used, the pericarp plays an important role in protecting and nourishing the seeds or fruit it surrounds.
