word
gymnosperm
JIM-nuh-sperm
ˈdʒɪmnəspɜːrmListen
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Syllable breakdown
gymnosperm
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Dictionary meaning
A plant that bears seeds not enclosed in an ovary; conifers are the largest group.
History and origin
Greek — 'gymnos' (naked) + 'sperma' (seed).
Examples
- Pine, spruce, and fir are all gymnosperms — their seeds are exposed in cones.
Common mispronunciations
GIM-nuh-spermjim-NOH-sperm
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