'Gonophore' definitions:

Definition of 'Gonophore'

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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