n. [ Gr. &unr_; offspring, seed + fe`rein to bear. ] 1. (Zool.) 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner. [ 1913 Webster ]