gynostegium

gyn·o·ste·gi·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jin-uh-stee-jee-uh m, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]
- /ˌdʒɪn əˈsti dʒi əm, ˌgaɪ nə-, ˌdʒaɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jin-uh-stee-jee-uh m, gahy-nuh-, jahy-]
- /ˌdʒɪn əˈsti dʒi əm, ˌgaɪ nə-, ˌdʒaɪ-/

Definition of gynostegium word

noun plural gynostegium a specialized caplike mass of tissue covering a gynoecium. 1

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Origin of gynostegium

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1875-80; See origin at gyno-, stego-, -ium

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Parts of speech for Gynostegium

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gynostegium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

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