phanerogam
Syllabification: (phan·er·o·gam)
Pronunciation: /ˈfanərəˌgam/
Definition of phanerogam
noun
Botany- old-fashioned term for spermatophyte.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /ˌfanərəˈgamik/
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌfanəˈrägəməs/
adjective
Origin:
mid 19th century: from French phanérogame, from Greek phaneros 'visible' + gamos 'marriage'