Noun androecium has 1 sense

1. androecium - a male gametoecium
   --₁ is a kind of gametoecium
   

Androecium

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: In botany, the androecium refers to the male reproductive organs of a flower collectively, consisting of stamens. It is responsible for producing and dispersing pollen.

Usage: The androecium of a lily flower contains multiple stamens.

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Androecium

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: In botany, androecium can also refer to the collection of stamens in a specific flower that makeup the male reproductive structure. It provides important information for classification and identification purposes.

Usage: The androecium of this wild orchid differs from that of other flowers in the area, helping in its identification.

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Androecium

Part of speech: Noun

Sense: In a more general meaning, the androecium can refer to the male reproductive system in animals, particularly in relation to the study of biology and anatomy.

Usage: The androecium of mammals includes organs such as the testes, vas deferens, and accessory glands.

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