archicarp

/ˈɑrkaɪkɑrp/

Definitions

1. noun

In botany, the primitive female reproductive organ of a flower, especially in monocots, that is found in the center of the flower and contains the ovules.

“The botanist studied the archicarp of the ancient plant species to understand its reproductive mechanism.”

Synonyms

  • carpophyll
  • gynoecium

Antonyms

  • androecium
  • stamen