-gonium en · X
Pronunciation
- /ˈɡəʊnɪəm/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈɡoʊnɪəm/ (US)
Etymology
From Ancient Greek γονή (gonḗ, “engendering”) + -ium (“structure”).
Meanings
-
(morpheme) A reproductive structure of some organisms
archegonium, carpogonium
-
(morpheme) A reproductive structure of some organisms ▸ Relating to such a structure
perigonium
-
(morpheme) An immature cell that will develop into a reproductive one
gametogonium, spermatogonium
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| -gonia | Number=Plur | lexicographic |