Microgametophyte

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒmʌɪkrÉ™(ÊŠ)É¡aˈmiːtÉ™(ÊŠ)fʌɪt/
• US IPA: /ˈˌmaɪkroʊɡəˈmidəˌfaɪt/

Origin

-("small") + gametophyte, from gamete + -phyte("plant")

Full definition of microgametophyte

Noun

1. (biology) Any gametophyte that develops from a microspore
2. (biology) A male gametophyte