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Noun: gynoecium (gynoecia)  ji'nee-see-um or gI'nee-see-um
  1. The female reproductive structure of a flower, typically consisting of one or more carpels
    "The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of a flower"

Derived forms: gynoecia

Type of: gametoecium

Encyclopedia: Gynoecium