ZYGOSPERMS

Noun

zygosperms

plural of zygosperm

Source: Wiktionary


ZYGOSPERM

Zyg"o*sperm, n. Etym: [Gr. sperm.] (Bot.)

Definition: A spore formed by the union of the contents of two similar cells, either of the same or of distinct individual plants. Zygosperms are found in certain orders of algæ and fungi.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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22 February 2025

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(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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