amphigamae
|am-phi-ga-mae|
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/ˌæm.fɪˈɡæ.mi/
dual reproductive organs
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphigamae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi-' meaning 'both' and 'gamos' meaning 'marriage' or 'union'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi-' and 'gamos' combined in Greek to form 'amphigamae', which was adopted into scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having both types of reproductive organs', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in botany to refer to a group of plants that have both male and female reproductive organs.
The study of amphigamae helps in understanding plant reproduction.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 21:06