gonotheca en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ǵenh₁- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *ǵónh₁os Ancient Greek γόνος (gónos)der. English gono- Proto-Indo-European *dʰeh₁- Proto-Indo-European *dʰédʰeh₁ti Ancient Greek τίθημι (títhēmi) Ancient Greek θήκη (thḗkē)bor. Latin thēca English theca English gonotheca From gono- + theca.
Meanings
- The protective covering of a gonangium.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| gonothecae | Number=Plur | lexicographic |