1. Noun
A sexual zooid produced as a medusoid bud upon a hydroid, sometimes becoming a free hydromedusa, sometimes remaining attached. See Hydroidea, and Illusts. of Athecata, Campanularian, and Gonosome.
2. Noun
A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner.
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