gynoecium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The pistils/carpels of a flower considered as a group

Pronunciation

/ɡaɪˈniː.si.əm/ /ɡaɪˈni.si.əm/

Word forms

gynoecium gynoeciums gynoecia

Etymology

From New Latin; from gyno- + oecium (from Ancient Greek οἰκῐ́ον (oikĭ́on), diminutive of οἶκος (oîkos, “house”)).

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