protogynous
adjective
of or relating to a flower in which the shedding of pollen occurs after the stigma has stopped being receptive; having female sexual organs maturing before the male.
protogyny
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a word derived from
protogynous.
Example Sentences
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If the individual is female first, it is termed protogyny or “first female,” if it is male first, its termed protandry or “first male.”
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
If the individual is female first, it is termed protogyny or “first female,” if it is male first, it is termed protandry or “first male.”
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
