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autogamy

Syllabification: (au·tog·a·my)
Pronunciation: /ôˈtägəmē/

Definition of autogamy

noun

Biology
  • self-fertilization, especially the self-pollination of a flower.

Derivatives

autogamous

Pronunciation: /-məs/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from auto-1 'self' + Greek -gamia (from gamos 'marriage')

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Definition of autogamy in the British & World English dictionary

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