The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SOROSIS
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What does SOROSIS mean?
SOROSIS noun- Any multiple fruit, usually fleshy, that is derived from the multiple ovaries in an infructescence. Such a structure typically includes remnants of floral tissues such as the perianth. Examples include the mulberry and pineapple.
- (US historical) A women's club; a society to further the educational and social activities of women.