gymnosperm

/ˈdʒɪmnoʊspɜːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that produces seeds in cones, such as conifers, cycads, and ginkgos, and that has vascular tissue but not flowers or flower-like structures.

“The botanist studied the different types of gymnosperms in the forest reserve.”

Synonyms

  • conifer
  • evergreen

Antonyms

  • angiosperm