Gymno-
1.
a combining form meaning “naked,” “bare,” “exposed,” used in the formation of compound words:
gymnoplast.
combining form
1.
naked, bare, or exposed: gymnosperm
word-forming element meaning “naked, stripped, bare,” from comb. form of Greek gymnos “naked, unclad; bare, mere” (see naked).
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[jim-nuh-kahr-puh s] /ˌdʒɪm nəˈkɑr pəs/ adjective 1. (of a fungus or lichen) having the apothecium open and attached to the surface of the thallus.
- Gymnodinium
[jim-nuh-din-ee-uh m] /ˌdʒɪm nəˈdɪn i əm/ noun, plural gymnodinia [jim-nuh-din-ee-uh] /ˌdʒɪm nəˈdɪn i ə/ (Show IPA) 1. any marine or freshwater dinoflagellate of the genus Gymnodinium, certain species of which cause red tide.
- Gymnogynous
[jim-noj-uh-nuh s] /dʒɪmˈnɒdʒ ə nəs/ adjective, Botany. 1. having a naked ovary.
- Gymnomania
noun a passion for nudity Word Origin Greek gymnos ‘naked’
- Gymnophobia
noun a fear of nudity, sight of a naked part or body Word Origin Greek gymnos ‘naked’