phanerogam
|phan-er-o-gam|
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/ˈfænəroʊˌɡæm/
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/ˈfænərəʊˌɡæm/
visible reproductive organs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'phanerogam' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phaneros,' meaning 'visible,' and 'gamos,' meaning 'marriage.'
Historical Evolution
'phaneros' and 'gamos' combined in Greek to form 'phanerogamos,' which was adopted into modern English as 'phanerogam.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'visible marriage,' referring to visible reproductive organs, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a plant that reproduces by means of seeds, as opposed to spores, and has visible reproductive organs.
Phanerogams include flowering plants and conifers.
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Last updated: 2025/04/28 18:43