angiosperms
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/ˈændʒiəˌspɜrmz/
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/ˈændʒiəˌspɜːmz/
(angiosperm)
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 botany for flowering plants.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'seed in a vessel,' referring to seeds enclosed in a fruit, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of plants that produce flowers and have seeds enclosed within a fruit; also known as flowering plants.
Angiosperms are the most diverse group of land plants.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 10:51