# phylactocarp

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A branch of a plumularia specially modified in structure for the protection of the gonothecae.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek φύλαξ (phúlax, “guard”) + -carp.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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