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allogamy

Syllabification: (al·log·a·my)
Pronunciation: /əˈlägəmē/
Definition of allogamy

noun

Botany
  • the fertilization of a flower by pollen from another flower, especially one on a different plant. Compare with autogamy.

Derivatives

allogamous

Pronunciation: /-məs/
adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from allo- 'other, different' + Greek -gamia (from gamos 'marriage')

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