Definition of Gymnospermous

1. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of plants of the class Gymnospermae.

Derivative terms: Gymnosperm
Partainyms: Gymnospermae

Definition of Gymnospermous

1. a. Having naked seeds, or seeds not inclosed in a capsule or other vessel.

Definition of Gymnospermous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Gymnospermous

1. Having naked seeds, or seeds not inclosed in a capsule or other vessel. Belonging to the class of plants consisting of gymnosperms. Origin: Gr. Gymnospermos; gymnos naked + sperma seed: cf. F. Gymnosperme. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gymnospermous

Gymnorhina
gymnorhinal
Gymnorhina tibicen
gymnosomata
gymnosophical
gymnosophist
gymnosophists
gymnosophy
gymnosperm
gymnosperm
gymnospermae
Gymnospermae
gymnospermies
Gymnospermophyta
gymnospermous (current term)
gymnospermous (current term)
gymnospermous tree
gymnospermous yellowwood
gymnosperms
gymnosperms
gymnospermy
gymnosperm family
gymnosperm genus
Gymnosporangium
Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae
gymnothecium
gymnotoka
gymnotus
Gymnura
gymp

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