Definitions

1. noun

The female reproductive organs of a plant, typically comprising one or more ovaries and one or more stigmas, often found in the center of a flower.

“The gynoecium of the orchid is particularly complex and consists of multiple ovaries and stigmas.”

2. biology

A term used in botany to describe the female reproductive parts of a plant, including the ovaries, stigmas, and styles.

“In the study of plant anatomy, the gynoecium plays a crucial role in the reproductive cycle of flowering plants.”