Definition of Gossypium

1. Noun. Herbs and shrubs and small trees: cotton.

Exact synonyms: Genus Gossypium
Generic synonyms: Dilleniid Dicot Genus
Group relationships: Family Malvaceae, Mallow Family, Malvaceae
Member holonyms: Cotton, Cotton Plant

Definition of Gossypium

1. n. A genus of plants which yield the cotton of the arts. The species are much confused. G. herbaceum is the name given to the common cotton plant, while the long-stapled sea-island cotton is produced by G. Barbadense, a shrubby variety. There are several other kinds besides these.

Medical Definition of Gossypium

1. A genus of plants which yield the cotton of the arts. The species are much confused. G. Herbaceum is the name given to the common cotton plant, while the long-stapled sea-island cotton is produced by G. Barbadense, a shrubby variety. There are several other kinds besides these. Origin: NL, fr. L. Gossypion, gossipion. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gossypium

gossipped
gossipper
gossippers
gossipping
gossiprede
gossipries
gossipry
gossipry
gossips
gossipy
gossipy
gossip columnist
gossoon
gossoons
gossypium
Gossypium (current term)
Gossypium arboreum
Gossypium barbadense
Gossypium herbaceum
Gossypium hirsutum
Gossypium peruvianum
Gossypium thurberi
gossypol
gossypol
gossypols
gossypose
GOT
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Gota Canal
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