archegone

/ɑrˈkɛɡəni/

Definitions

1. noun

The female reproductive organ of a fern or other cryptogam, especially a fern or moss, that produces the sperm-bearing antheridium.

“The archegonia of the fern were visible under a microscope.”

Synonyms

  • cryptogam reproductive organ
  • female reproductive organ

Antonyms

  • male reproductive organ