allogamy
[ uh-log-uh-mee ]
noun
cross-fertilization in plants (opposed to autogamy).
Origin of allogamy
1Other words from allogamy
- al·log·a·mous, adjective
Words Nearby allogamy
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British Dictionary definitions for allogamy
allogamy
/ (əˈlɒɡəmɪ) /
noun
cross-fertilization in flowering plants
Derived forms of allogamy
- allogamous, adjective
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Scientific definitions for allogamy
allogamy
[ ə-lŏg′ə-mē ]
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