Adjective
/bəˈkeɪt/
The word "baccate" refers to something that has the characteristics of a berry or is berry-like in appearance. It is often used in botanical contexts to describe fruits or plants that bear berries. The term is relatively specialized and is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more frequent in written scientific or botanical discourse.
"Baccate" is used more in written contexts, particularly in academic, botanical, or horticultural literature, rather than in oral speech.
The baccate fruits of the plant attracted numerous birds that fed on them.
Фрукты растительности, имеющие ягоды, привлекли множество птиц, которые их поедали.
Botanists often study baccate species to understand their ecological roles.
Ботаники часто изучают виды с ягодами, чтобы понять их экологическую роль.
Some baccate plants are cultivated for their edible fruits.
Некоторые растения с ягодами культивируются ради их съедобных плодов.
The word "baccate" does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions. However, the concept of berries or baccate attributes can be related to certain idioms involving fruit or nature.
"Life is a bowl of cherries, not baccate berries."
Жизнь — это чаша вишен, а не ягоды.
(Meaning: Life can be sweet and enjoyable, comparing the pleasing nature of cherries to other less desirable or complex fruit.)
"To pick from the baccate tree of knowledge."
Собирать плоды ягодного дерева знаний.
(Meaning: To learn and gain knowledge from various sources.)
"Don’t let the baccate fruit fool you; it can have a bitter seed."
Не позволяй ягодному плоду обмануть себя; он может иметь горькое семя.
(Meaning: Don't be deceived by appearances, as what seems good may have hidden drawbacks.)
The term "baccate" comes from the Latin word "bacca," meaning "berry." The suffix "-ate" indicates that it has qualities of or is characterized by something.
Synonyms: Berry-like, fruit-like, bacciferous
Antonyms: Non-berry, barren (when contextually applicable)