dioecy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The condition of being dioecious, namely having separate sexes, especially of plants.

Pronunciation

/daɪˈiːsi/

Word forms

dioecy

Etymology

From Ancient Greek δι- (di-, “twice”) + οἰκία (oikía, “house, family, tribe”).

Derived words

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