androecium
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃dɾuˈsew/rare
an·dro·ceu
Definition
The collective term for all the stamens (male reproductive organs) of a flower.
The androecium of the lily consists of six prominent stamens.
Botanists classify flowers based on the arrangement of the androecium.
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Common collocations
stamens of the androeciumandroecium structure
Etymology
Do grego 'andros' (homem) + 'oikía' (casa).