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gynoecium

/ˌɡaɪnəˈsɪəm/ noun · British & US
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What does gynoecium mean?

noun

The female reproductive organ of a plant, consisting of one or more pistils. In flowering plants, the pistils are usually fused together to form a single structure.

Example

"The gynoecium of the flower is composed of three fused pistils."

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