'Gonophore' definitions:

Definition of 'Gonophore'

From: GCIDE
  • 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