ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌfō(ə)r noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from andr- + -phore
1. : the stalk or column supporting the stamens in certain flowers
2. : a branch bearing antheridia in fungi
3. : a generative bud or modified medusa in coelenterates in which only male elements are developed : a male gonophore