oosphere

/oʊˈɒsfɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

The female reproductive cell of a plant, especially a fern or moss, that is capable of fertilization to form a zygote.

“During the process of fern reproduction, the oosphere is released from the archegonium to fertilize with sperm.”

Synonyms

  • egg cell
  • female gamete

Antonyms

  • sperm cell