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/ˌdʒaɪniːˈsiːəm/ · gyn·o·e·cium
noun
- The pistils of a flower considered as a group The gynoecium of the flower is composed of multiple pistils, each containing an ovary.
Did you know? The term gynoecium was first used in botany in the 18th century to describe the female reproductive parts of a flower, and it has since become a standard term in the field of botany. The word's Greek roots reflect the idea that the gynoecium is the 'house' or receptacle of the female reproductive cells.