archegay

/ˌɑːrkɪˈɡoʊniəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The female reproductive organ of a plant, especially of ferns and mosses.

“In the life cycle of a fern, the archegonium produces the egg cell that will develop into a new individual.”

Synonyms

  • female reproductive organ
  • gynoecium

Antonyms

  • androecium
  • male reproductive organ