allogamy

[ uh-log-uh-mee ]

noun
  1. cross-fertilization in plants (opposed to autogamy).

Origin of allogamy

1
First recorded in 1875–80; allo- + -gamy

Other words from allogamy

  • al·log·a·mous, adjective

Words Nearby allogamy

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British Dictionary definitions for allogamy

allogamy

/ (əˈlɒɡəmɪ) /


noun
  1. cross-fertilization in flowering plants

Derived forms of allogamy

  • allogamous, adjective

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Scientific definitions for allogamy

allogamy

[ ə-lŏgə-mē ]


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