gonophore, n. [Gr. offspring, seed + fe`rein to bear.].
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. [1913 Webster]
A lengthened receptacle, bearing the stamens and carpels in a conspicuous manner.