word
angiosperm
AN-jee-oh-sperm
ˈændʒioʊspɜːrmListen
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Syllable breakdown
angiosperm
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
A flowering plant whose seeds are enclosed within a fruit or ovary.
History and origin
Greek — 'angeion' (container) + 'sperma' (seed).
Examples
- Angiosperms are the most diverse plant group, accounting for about 90% of all plant species.
Common mispronunciations
AN-jih-sperman-GY-oh-sperm
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