allogamous
|al-lo-ga-mous|
C2
/əˈlɒɡəməs/
cross-pollination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allogamous' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allogamos,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage.'
Historical Evolution
'allogamos' transformed into the modern English word 'allogamous' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'other marriage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cross-pollination.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by allogamy, which is the fertilization of a flower by pollen from a different plant.
The plant species is allogamous, relying on insects for cross-pollination.
Synonyms
Antonyms
autogamous
Last updated: 2025/06/28 03:06