Main Entry: an·gio·sperm

Pronunciation: \ˈan-jē-ə-ˌspərm\

Function: noun

: any of a class (Angiospermae) of vascular plants (as orchids or roses) that have the seeds in a closed ovary and include the monocotyledons and dicotyledons—compare gymnosperm

—an·gio·sper·mous \ˌan-jē-ə-ˈspər-məs\ adjective