gametangium

[ gam-i-tan-jee-uhm ]

/ ˌgæm ɪˈtæn dʒi əm /

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noun, plural gam·e·tan·gi·a

[gam-i-tan-jee-uh]. /ˌgæm ɪˈtæn dʒi ə/. Botany.

an organ or body bearing gametes, as in mosses and liverworts.

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Origin of gametangium

From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; see origin at gamet-, angio-, -ium

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British Dictionary definitions for gametangium

gametangium

/ (ˌɡæmɪˈtændʒɪəm) /

noun plural -gia (-dʒɪə)

biology an organ or cell in which gametes are produced, esp in algae and fungi

Derived forms of gametangium

gametangial, adjective

Word Origin for gametangium

C19: New Latin, from gameto- + Greek angeion vessel

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Scientific definitions for gametangium

gametangium

[ găm′ĭ-tăn′jē-əm ]

Plural gametangia

An organ or a cell in which gametes are produced, such as those of fungi, algae, mosses, and ferns.