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angiosperm

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: //ˈændʒioʊˌspɜrm//

KK: /ˈæn.dʒi.oʊ.spɜrm/

noun
Definition

A type of plant that produces flowers and has seeds enclosed in a protective structure called an ovary.


Example

Roses and daisies are examples of angiosperms that bloom in the spring.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever heard of an angiosperm?
Sloth B
Yeah, isn’t that a type of flowering plant?
Sloth A
Exactly! They have their seeds enclosed in an ovary.
Sloth B
That's so interesting! I love learning about different plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
flowering
plant
Antonyms
gymnosperm
nonflowering
Root Explanation

Angiosperm is formed from "angeion" (meaning vessel) and "sperma" (meaning seed). The term refers to plants that have seeds enclosed within a vessel, specifically the fruit.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vessel' ('angeion') that holds 'seeds' ('sperma') — that's why angiosperms are plants with seeds enclosed in a fruit.

Visually Confused Words
proangiosperm
proangiospermic
azygosperm
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