Gynecia

/dʒɪˈniːʃə/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of gynecium; the collective female reproductive parts of a flower.

Etymology

Variant plural of 'gynecium,' from the same Greek roots 'gyne' and 'oikos,' used interchangeably with 'gyneccia' in botanical terminology.

Kelly Says

Scientists sometimes use different plural forms of the same word—'gynecia' and 'gyneccia' are both correct ways to talk about multiple flowers' female parts.

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