gametangia

/ˌɡæmiˈtæŋɡiə/

Definitions

1. noun

In botany, the sex organs of a plant that produce gametes, such as spores or pollen.

“The gametangia of the fern are located on the underside of its leaves.”

Synonyms

  • reproductive organ
  • sex organ

Antonyms

  • sterile organ