gymnosperm
noun/ˈdʒɪmnəˌspɜrm/
Frequency rank: #19,969 most common English word
Meaning
A plant that produces seeds not enclosed within an ovary or fruit, such as conifers and cycads.
Example sentence
Pine trees and cedar trees are examples of gymnosperm, plants that produce seeds without enclosing them in fruit.
Synonyms & related words
- conifer
- softwood
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