synoicous
[ si-noi-kuhs ]
adjectiveBotany.
having male and female flowers on one head, as in many composite plants.
Origin of synoicous
1- Also synecious, syn·oe·cious [si-nee-shuhs]. /sɪˈni ʃəs/.
Other words from synoicous
- syn·oi·cous·ly, syn·oe·cious·ly, adverb
- syn·oi·cous·ness, syn·oe·cious·ness, noun
Words Nearby synoicous
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