gynoecium (redirected from gynoecia)

gy·noe·ci·um  (g-ns-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.

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[New Latin, alteration (influenced by Greek oikos, house) of Latin gynaecum, women's apartments, from Greek gunaikeion, from neuter of gunaikeios, of women, from gun, gunaik-, woman; see g^wen- in Indo-European roots.]

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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

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gynoecium - a female gametoecium                 gametoecium - gametangia and surrounding bracts