angiosperm

/ˈændʒiəˌspɜːrm/ /ˈændiˌoʊˌspɜːrm/

Meanings

noun

Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized by having ovules enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant.

Examples :

"The apple tree in our backyard is an angiosperm, producing flowers that eventually turn into fruit. "

Related Words

flowers noun

/ˈflaʊ.əz/ /ˈflaʊ.ɚz/

A colorful, conspicuous structure associated with angiosperms, frequently scented and attracting various insects, and which may or may not be used for sexual reproduction.

"The garden was full of flowers, attracting bees and butterflies with their bright colors and sweet smell. "

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

enclosed verb

/ənˈkləʊzd/ /ənˈkloʊzd/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

ovules noun

/ˈɒvjuːlz/ /ˈoʊvjuːlz/

The structure in a plant that develops into a seed after fertilization; the megasporangium of a seed plant with its enclosing integuments.

"The apple blossom's ovules, once fertilized by pollen, will eventually mature into the apple seeds. "

backyard noun

/bækˈjɑːd/

A yard to the rear of a house or similar residence.

"My son enjoys playing baseball in the backyard. "

producing verb

/pɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /pɹəˈdusɪŋ/

To yield, make or manufacture; to generate.

"The factory is producing thousands of cars every month. "

flowering verb

/ˈflaʊərɪŋ/ /ˈflaʊərɪŋ/

To put forth blooms.

"This plant flowers in June."

clade noun

/kleɪd/

A group of animals or other organisms derived from a common ancestor species.

"The cat family, including lions and tigers, forms a well-defined clade because they all evolved from a single, common ancestor. "

angiosperms noun

/ˈændʒiəˌspɜːrmz/ /ˈændiˌoʊˌspɜːrmz/

Any plant of the clade Angiosperms, characterized by having ovules enclosed in an ovary; a flowering plant.

"The apple tree, like all flowering plants, belongs to the group of plants called angiosperms. "

eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "