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cleistogamy

Syllabification: (cleis·tog·a·my)
Pronunciation: /klīˈstägəmē/

Definition of cleistogamy

noun

Botany
  • self-fertilization that occurs within a permanently closed flower.

Derivatives

cleistogamous

Pronunciation: /-əməs/

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek kleistos 'closed' + -gamy (from gamos 'marriage')

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