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gonophore
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Gonophore \Gon"o*phore\, n. [Gr. ? offspring, seed + fe`rein to
bear.]
1. (Zool.) A sexual zooid produced as a medusoid bud upon a
hydroid, sometimes becoming a free hydromedusa, sometimes
remaining attached. See Hydroidea, and Illusts. of
Athecata, Campanularian, and Gonosome.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Bot.) A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and
carpels in a conspicuous manner.
[1913 Webster] gonorrhea
