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gymnospermous (medicine) and jet 1, noun (oh)


gymnospermous (medicine)


gymnospermous
<botany> Having naked seeds, or seeds not inclosed in a capsule or Other vessel.

Belonging to the class of plants consisting of gymnosperms.

Origin: Gr. Gymnospermos; gymnos naked + sperma seed: cf. F. Gymnosperme.

Source: Websters Dictionary


jet 1, noun (oh)




[Sense: 1-2; Date: 1600-1700; Origin: JET2]
[Sense: 3; Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: jaiet, from Latin gagates, from Greek, from Gagas, town and river in Asia Minor where it was found]
[C] a fast plane with a jet engine
jet fighter/aircraft/airliner
::a squadron of F-6 jet fighter aircraft
::He owns a private jet .
-see also jumbo jet
[C] a narrow stream of liquid or gas that comes quickly out of a small hole, or the hole itself
jet of
::She soaped herself beneath the refreshing jets of water.
[U] a hard black stone that is used for making jewellery