monoecious

English

/məˈniː.ʃəs/

adj
Definitions
  • (botany) Having both the male and female reproductive organs in the same individual, either in different flowers; hermaphrodite.

Etymology

Affix from Ancient Greek μόνος (alone, only, single, sole, solitary, unique, singular, af) + Ancient Greek οἶκος (house, household, home, dwelling, family, dwelling-place, a house)+ Ancient Greek en.

Origin

Ancient Greek

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