gy·noe·ci·um (g -n  s- m, j -, j-)n. pl. gy·noe·ci·a (-s -) The female reproductive organs of a flower; the pistil or pistils considered as a group. [New Latin, alteration (influenced by Greek oikos, house) of Latin gynaec um, women's apartments, from Greek gunaikeion, from neuter of gunaikeios, of women, from gun, gunaik-, woman; see gwen- in Indo-European roots.] |
gynoecium, gynaeceum, gynaecium esp US, gynecium [dʒaɪˈniːsɪəm gaɪ-]
n pl -cia, -cea [-sɪə]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) the carpels of a flowering plant collectively
[New Latin, from Greek gunaikeion women's quarters, from gunaik-, gunē woman + -eion, suffix indicating place]
| gynoecium (g-ns-m, j-) Plural gynoecia The female reproductive organs of a flower considered as a group; the pistil or pistils. Compare androecium. |
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| Noun | 1. |  gynoecium - a female gametoecium gametoecium - gametangia and surrounding bracts |
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