angiospermal
|an-gi-o-sper-mal|
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/ˌændʒiˈɑːspɚməl/
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/ˌændʒiˈɒspɜːməl/
relating to flowering plants with enclosed seeds
Etymology
'angiospermal' originates from 'angiosperm', which is derived from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sperma' meaning 'seed'. The suffix '-al' is used in English to form adjectives meaning 'relating to'.
'angiosperm' was coined in the 19th century from Greek roots, and 'angiospermal' was later formed in English to describe things relating to angiosperms.
Initially, it meant 'relating to seeds enclosed in a vessel', and now it refers to anything pertaining to angiosperms (flowering plants with enclosed seeds).
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of angiosperms (flowering plants that produce seeds enclosed within a carpel).
The angiospermal structure of the flower is unique among plants.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 09:51