‖n.; pl. Cocci [ NL., fr. Gr. &unr_; grain, seed. See Cochineal. ] 1. (Bot.) One of the separable carpels of a dry fruit. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Zool.) A genus of hemipterous insects, including scale insects, and the cochineal insect (Coccus cacti). [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Biol.) A form of bacteria, shaped like a globule. [ 1913 Webster ]