megagametophyte en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmiːtə(ʊ)faɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌmɛɡəɡəˈmitəˌfaɪt/ (US)
- /ˌmɛɡəˈɡæmɪtəfaɪt/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
From mega- (“large”) + gametophyte, from gamete + -phyte (“plant”).
Meanings
- Any gametophyte that develops from a megaspore.
- A female gametophyte.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| megagametophytes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |