amplexus Meaning & Definition
-ɛksəs
What Does Amplexus Mean?
As a noun, amplexus means A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process. It is also used to mean In vernation, the situation where two sides of one leaf overlap the two sides of the one above it.
Amplexus at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-ɛksəs/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
Amplexus Definition (Noun)
- A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process.
- In vernation, the situation where two sides of one leaf overlap the two sides of the one above it.
Synonyms of Amplexus
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Amplexus synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Amplexus
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Amplexus in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
amplexus (uncountable)
Origin of Amplexus
Unadapted borrowing from Latin amplexus (“embrace”).[1]
How to Pronounce Amplexus
Amplexus is pronounced /-ɛksəs/ and has 1 syllable.