'Phylactocarp' definitions:

Definition of 'Phylactocarp'

From: GCIDE

Phylactocarp \Phy*lac"to*carp\, n. [Gr. fyla`ssein to guard + karpo`s fruit.] (Zool.) A branch of a plumularian hydroid specially modified in structure for the protection of the gonothec[ae]. [1913 Webster] Phylactolaema