allogamies
|al-lo-ga-mies|
C1
/əˈlɒɡəmiz/
(allogamy)
cross-pollination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allogamy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'allogamia,' where 'allo-' meant 'other' and 'gamos' meant 'marriage.'
Historical Evolution
'allogamia' transformed into the modern English word 'allogamy' through Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'marriage with another,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'cross-fertilization in plants.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of cross-fertilization in plants, where pollen from one plant fertilizes the ovule of another plant.
Allogamies are common in many flowering plants to promote genetic diversity.
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Last updated: 2025/06/28 02:51