First Known Use: 1839
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antheridium
noun an·ther·id·i·um \ˌan(t)-thə-ˈri-dē-əm\
plural an·ther·id·ia\-dē-ə\
Definition of ANTHERIDIUM
: the male reproductive organ of some cryptogamous plants
— an·ther·id·i·al \-dē-əl\ adjective
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Origin of ANTHERIDIUM
New Latin, from anthera
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