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gynophore

gyn·o·phore
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [jin-uh-fawr, -fohr, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]
    • /ˈdʒɪn əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr, ˈgaɪ nə-, ˈdʒaɪ-/
    • /ɡˈaɪnəfˌɔː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [jin-uh-fawr, -fohr, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]
    • /ˈdʒɪn əˌfɔr, -ˌfoʊr, ˈgaɪ nə-, ˈdʒaɪ-/

Definitions of gynophore word

  • noun gynophore the elongated stalk of a pistil. 1
  • noun gynophore (botany) The stalk of a pistil; the stalk, present in certain flowers (such as those of the genera Telopea and Brachychiton), which supports the gynoecium. 1
  • noun gynophore a stalk in some plants that bears the gynoecium above the level of the other flower parts 0
  • noun gynophore a stalk bearing the gynoecium above the petals and stamens 0

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Origin of gynophore

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; gyno- + -phore

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Parts of speech for Gynophore

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gynophore popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.

gynophore usage trend in Literature

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