geitonogamy
Pronunciation: /ˌgʌɪtəˈnɒgəmi/
Definition of geitonogamy
noun
- the fertilization of a flower by pollen from another flower on the same (or a genetically identical) plant. Compare with xenogamy.
Origin:
late 19th century: from Greek geitōn, geitono- 'neighbour' + -gamos 'marrying'