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dichogamy

Syllabification: (di·chog·a·my)
Pronunciation: /dīˈkägəmē/
Definition of dichogamy

noun

Botany
  • the ripening of the stamens and pistils of a flower at different times, so that self-fertilization is prevented. Compare with homogamy (sense 3).

Derivatives

dichogamous

Pronunciation: /-məs/
adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek dikho- 'apart, in two' + gamos 'marriage'

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