angiospermatous
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/ˌændʒi.oʊˈspɜːrmətəs/
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/ˌændʒi.əʊˈspɜːmətəs/
relating to plants with seeds in a vessel
Etymology
'angiospermatous' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'angeion' meaning 'vessel' and 'sperma' meaning 'seed', with the suffix '-ous' indicating 'pertaining to'.
'angiospermatous' was formed in modern scientific English from the combination of Greek roots 'angeion' and 'sperma', modeled after the term 'angiosperm'.
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to plants with seeds enclosed in a vessel', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern botanical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of angiosperms, which are plants that have seeds enclosed within an ovary (fruit).
The angiospermatous plants dominate most terrestrial ecosystems.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 10:06