homogamous

[ hoh-mog-uh-muhs ]

/ hoʊˈmɒg ə məs /

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Botany.

having flowers or florets that do not differ sexually (opposed to heterogamous).
having the stamens and pistils maturing simultaneously (opposed to dichogamous).

Biology. pertaining to the interbreeding of individuals with like characteristics.

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The rainy weather could not ________ my elated spirits on my graduation day.

First recorded in 1835–45; homo- + -gamous