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dichogamy

[ dahy-kog-uh-mee ]

noun

  1. a dichogamous condition.

dichogamy

/ ˌdaɪkəʊˈɡæmɪk; daɪˈkɒɡəmɪ /

noun

  1. the maturation of male and female parts of a flower at different times, preventing automatic self-pollination Compare homogamy

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Derived Forms

  • diˈchogamous, adjective

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Other Words From

  • nondi·choga·my noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dichogamy1

From the German word Dichogamie, dating back to 1860–65. See dicho-, -gamy

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