allogamy

[ uh-log-uh-mee ]

noun

1. cross-fertilization in plants ( autogamy ).

allogamy

/ əˈlɒɡəmɪ /

noun

1. cross-fertilization in flowering plants

allogamy

/ ə-lŏg′ə-mē /

1. See cross-fertilization

Derived Forms

• alˈlogamous, adjective

Other Words From

• al·loga·mous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of allogamy¹

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