Definition

The female reproductive part of a flower, which includes the ovary, style, and stigma.

Example

The gynecium is essential for the reproduction of flowering plants.

Conversation

I was reading about plants and came across the term gynecium yesterday.

Oh really? What does it refer to?

It's actually the female reproductive part of a flower.

Interesting! I never knew flowers had such specific terms.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gynecium → It is formed from "gynē" (meaning woman) and "oikos" (meaning house). The word refers to a part of a house reserved for women, particularly in ancient Greek culture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gynē' meaning woman and 'oikos' meaning house — this helps you remember that a gynecium is a space in a house specifically for women.

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