monoicous

/ (mɒˈnɔɪkəs) /

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

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candypuff

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Derived forms of monoicous

monoicously, adverb

Words nearby monoicous

monohull, monohybrid, monohydrate, monohydric, monohydroxy, monoicous, monoid, monokine, monokini, Monola, monolatry

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How to use monoicous in a sentence

Lastly, walnut-trees, which are properly monoicous, sometimes entirely fail to produce male flowers.
The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Vol. I.|Charles Darwin
Monœcious, or Monoicous (flower), having stamens or pistils only, 85.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray