polycodium

/ˌpɒliˈkaʊdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Araliaceae, native to tropical regions.

“The rare polycodium in the botanical garden attracted many tourists.”

2. noun

A type of fossilized leaf, particularly from the genus Polycodium.

“The paleontologist discovered a polycodium fossil in the ancient rock formation.”

Synonyms

  • flowering plant
  • umbellifer

Antonyms

  • conifer
  • non-flowering plant