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gynoecium

gy·noe·ci·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ji-nee-see-uh m, -shee-, gahy-, jahy-]
    • /dʒɪˈni si əm, -ʃi-, gaɪ-, dʒaɪ-/
    • /ɡaɪnˈəʊsiəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ji-nee-see-uh m, -shee-, gahy-, jahy-]
    • /dʒɪˈni si əm, -ʃi-, gaɪ-, dʒaɪ-/

Definitions of gynoecium word

  • noun plural gynoecium the pistil or pistils of a flower; the female parts. 1
  • noun gynoecium (botany) The pistils of a flower considered as a group. 1
  • noun gynoecium the carpels of a flowering plant collectively 0
  • noun gynoecium the female organ or organs of a flower; pistil or pistils; the carpels, collectively 0

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Origin of gynoecium

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < New Latin, irregular < Greek gynaikeîon; see gynaeceum1

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Parts of speech for Gynoecium

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gynoecium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

gynoecium usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with gynoecium

  • what is androecium and gynoecium?

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