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gynoecium

noun
gy·​noe·​ci·​um | \ ji-ˈnÄ“-shÄ“-É™m How to pronounce gynoecium (audio) , gÄ«-, -sÄ“-\
plural gynoecia\ ji-​ˈnÄ“-​shÄ“-​É™ How to pronounce gynoecia (audio) , gÄ«-​ , -​sÄ“-​ \

Definition of gynoecium

: the aggregate of carpels or pistils in a flower

First Known Use of gynoecium

1832, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for gynoecium

New Latin, alteration of Latin gynaeceum women's apartments, from Greek gynaikeion, from gynaik-, gynē

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