\Gon"o*phore\, n. [Gr. ? offspring, seed + ? to bear.]
1. (Zo["o]l.) A sexual zooid produced as a medusoid bud upon
   a hydroid, sometimes becoming a free hydromedusa,
   sometimes remaining attached. See {Hydroidea}, and
   Illusts. of {Athecata}, {Campanularian}, and {Gonosome}.
2. (Bot.) A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and
   carpels in a conspicuous manner.