gynostemium

gyn·o·ste·mi·um

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of gynostemium word

noun plural gynostemium the united stamens and pistil of an orchid. 1
noun gynostemium the central reproductive stalk of an orchid, which consists of a stamen and pistil fused together 0
noun gynostemium (botany) A reproductive structure, in some plants, formed by fusion of the stamens and pistil. 0

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Origin of gynostemium

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < New Latin, equivalent to gyno- gyno- + Greek stḗm(ōn) warp, thread + New Latin -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Gynostemium

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gynostemium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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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