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Meaning of gynandrophore in English:

gynandrophore

noun

Botany

  • An elongated column on which both the androecium (male organs) and gynoecium (female organs) are borne in certain flowers (e.g. that of the passion flower).

Origin

Late 19th century. From gynandro- + -phore, probably after French gynandrophore.

Pronunciation

gynandrophore

/dʒɪˈnandrə(ʊ)fɔː/ /dʒʌɪˈnandrə(ʊ)fɔː/ /ɡʌɪˈnandrə(ʊ)fɔː/