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gymnosperm

/ˈdʒɪmnəspɜːrm/ /ˈdʒɪmnəˌspɜːrm/

Meanings
noun
Any plant such as a conifer whose seeds are not enclosed in an ovary.

Examples :

"The pine tree in our backyard is a gymnosperm; its seeds are exposed in cones, not hidden inside a fruit. "
plant biology nature science seed

Related Words

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exposed verb

/ɪkˈspoʊzd/ /ɛkˈspoʊzd/

To reveal, uncover, make visible, bring to light, introduce to.

"The newspaper exposed the company's illegal dumping of waste. "

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ovary noun

/ˈəʊvəɹi/ /ˈoʊvəɹi/

A female reproductive organ, often paired, that produces ova and in mammals secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

"The male testicles are homologous to the female ovaries."

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enclosed verb

/ənˈkləʊzd/ /ənˈkloʊzd/

To surround with a wall, fence, etc.

"to enclose lands"

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whose pronoun

/huːz/

(interrogative) That or those of whom or belonging to whom.

"Several people have lost their suitcases. Whose have you found?"

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fruit noun

/fɹuːt/ /fɹut/

(often in the plural) In general, a product of plant growth useful to man or animals.

"The fruit from the farmer's market was delicious and healthy. "

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backyard noun

/bækˈjɑːd/

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

"My son enjoys playing baseball in the backyard. "

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cones noun

/koʊnz/

A surface of revolution formed by rotating a segment of a line around another line that intersects the first line.

"The architect's model showed how a series of cones formed the unusual roof of the building. "

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inside noun

/ɪnˈsaɪd/

The interior or inner part.

"The inside of the building has been extensively restored."

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conifer noun

/ˈkɑnɪfər/ /ˈkɒnɪfər/

A plant belonging to the order Coniferales; a cone-bearing seed plant with vascular tissue, usually a tree.

"The tall conifer in our backyard provides shade and attracts birds. "

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hidden adjective

/ˈhɪd(ə)n/

Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.

"hidden treasure; hidden talents"

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seeds noun

/siːdz/

A fertilized and ripened ovule, containing an embryonic plant.

"The farmer planted the seeds in the spring, hoping they would grow into strong plants. "

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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."