monoicous
/ (mɒˈnɔɪkəs) /
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adjective
a variant of monoecious
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Derived forms of monoicous
monoicously, adverbWords nearby monoicous
monohybrid, monohydrate, monohydric, monohydric alcohol, monohydroxy, monoicous, monoid, monokine, monokini, Monola, monolatry
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Example sentences from the Web for monoicous
Lastly, walnut-trees, which are properly monoicous, sometimes entirely fail to produce male flowers.
Monœcious, or Monoicous (flower), having stamens or pistils only, 85.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray