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    Gonophore (?), n. [Gr.  offspring, seed + φέρειν 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.

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    2. (Bot.) A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner.

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