synergid
/ˌsɪˈnəːdʒɪd/ /ˈsɪnəˌdʒɪd/(also synergida) Botany
noun
Either of two cells which are situated adjacent to the egg cell within the embryo-sac of a flowering plant, and which assist in the process of fertilization. Frequently attributive, especially in synergid cell.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of Botany. From ancient Greek συνεργός working together + -id, after German Synergide.
- first derivative
- first desk
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- First Empire
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- first family
- first feature
- first finger
- First Fleet
- First Fleeter
- first floor
- First Folio
- first-foot
- first-footer
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- first four ships
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