copulae

/kɒˈpjʊliː/; /koʊˈpjʊliː/ or /koʊˈpyʊliː/

Definitions

1. noun

the female reproductive organs of a plant, especially the ovules in the ovary of a flower, or a part of a flower that contains the ovary

“The botanist studied the copulae of the rare orchid species.”

Synonyms

  • ovary
  • reproductive organs

Antonyms

  • male reproductive organs
  • sterile flower parts