angiospermae
|an-gi-o-sper-mae|
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/ˌændʒi.oʊˈspɜːr.mi/
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/ˌændʒi.əʊˈspɜː.mi/
plants with seeds enclosed in a vessel
Etymology
'angiospermae' originates from New Latin, specifically the words 'angio-' meaning 'vessel' and '-spermae' meaning 'seeds', referring to seeds enclosed in a vessel (carpel).
'angiospermae' was formed in modern scientific Latin to describe flowering plants, distinguishing them from 'gymnospermae' (naked seeds).
Initially, it meant 'plants with seeds enclosed in a vessel', and this meaning has remained consistent in botanical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large group of plants that have flowers and produce seeds enclosed within a carpel; also known as flowering plants.
Angiospermae are the most diverse group of land plants.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 09:36