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Webster 1913 Edition
Gymnospermous
Gymˊno-sper′mous
(jĭm′nō̍-spẽr′mŭs)
, Adj.
[Gr.
γυμνόσπερμος
; γυμνόσ
naked + σπέρμα
seed: cf. F. gymnosperme
.] (Bot.)
(a)
Having naked seeds, or seeds not inclosed in a capsule or other vessel.
(b)
Belonging to the class of plants consisting of gymnosperms.
Webster 1828 Edition
Gymnospermous
GYMNOSPERM'OUS
,Adj.
Definition 2024
gymnospermous
gymnospermous
English
Adjective
gymnospermous (not comparable)
- (botany) Having seeds that are not protected in a capsule
- (botany) Of or pertaining to a gymnosperm
Translations
having seeds that are not protected in a capsule
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of or pertaining to a gymnosperm
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