1. Plural of gynophore; elongated stalks or structures that support the female reproductive organs (pistils or ovaries) in certain plants, elevating them above the receptacle.
Usage: botanical term; technical

Examples

• The gynophores in this plant species elevate the developing fruit away from the flower base.
• Botanists examined the gynophores to understand the plant's reproductive structure.
• Some legumes develop prominent gynophores that support their pods.
• The length of the gynophores varies significantly among different plant families.