Definition

The part of a flower that contains the female reproductive organs, including the pistils or carpels.

Example

The gynoecium is essential for the reproduction of flowering plants.

Conversation

I learned something interesting about flowers today.

Oh really? What was it?

Did you know that the gynoecium is the female part of a flower?

That's cool! I didn't know that term before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gynoecium → It is formed from "gynē" (meaning woman) and "oikos" (meaning house). The term refers to the female reproductive part of a flower, symbolically representing the 'house' of the 'woman' in botanical terms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'gynē' meaning woman and 'oikos' meaning house, which helps you remember that 'gynoecium' is the part of the flower that serves as the 'house' for the female reproductive organs.

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