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gynophore

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gynophore has 1 sense
  1. gynophore - the stalk of a pistil that raises it above the receptacle
    --1 is a kind of
    stalk, stem

Definitions from the Web

Gynophore

Noun:

  1. A stalk-like structure that connects the base of the ovary in certain flowers to the top of the receptacle, elongating the female reproductive parts.

Example sentences:

  1. The gynophore in this orchid species is unusually long, reaching over 10 centimeters.
  2. The gynophore is an essential feature in some plants as it allows the ovary to extend towards pollinators.

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