angiosperm
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/ˈændʒiəˌspɜːrm/
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/ˈændʒiəˌspɜːm/
seed in a vessel (enclosed seed)
Etymology
Etymology Information
'angiosperm' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sperma' meaning 'seed.'
Historical Evolution
'angiosperm' was formed in modern scientific Latin from Greek roots and became the standard term in English botany in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seed in a vessel,' referring to seeds enclosed in an ovary, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that has flowers and produces seeds enclosed within a carpel; a member of the group Angiospermae, the largest group of plants.
The rose is an example of an angiosperm.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 09:21