gymnosperm
Syllabification: (gym·no·sperm)
Pronunciation: /ˈjimnəˌspərm/
Definition of gymnosperm
noun
Botany- a plant that has seeds unprotected by an ovary or fruit. Gymnosperms include the conifers, cycads, and ginkgo. Compare with angiosperm.
- Subdivision Gymnospermae, division Spermatophyta