Gonophore
Pronunciation : Gon"o*phore
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Gr.
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)
Defn: 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.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913