zygopteris

/ˈzɪɡɒptɪrɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct ferns, known from fossil evidence.

“The paleobotanist studied the fossilized zygopteris in the museum’s collection.”

Synonyms

  • fern
  • pteridophyte

Antonyms

  • angiosperm
  • flower