monoclinous
(of a plant, species, etc.) having both the stamens and pistils in the same flower.
Origin of monoclinous
1Other words from monoclinous
- mon·o·cli·nism, noun
Words Nearby monoclinous
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British Dictionary definitions for monoclinous
/ (ˌmɒnəʊˈklaɪnəs, ˈmɒnəʊˌklaɪnəs) /
(of flowering plants) having the male and female reproductive organs on the same flower: Compare diclinous
Origin of monoclinous
1Derived forms of monoclinous
- monoclinism, noun
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Scientific definitions for monoclinous
[ mŏn′ə-klī′nəs ]
Having pistils and stamens in the same flower; bearing perfect (hermaphroditic) flowers. Compare diclinous.
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