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-gamous Meaning & Definition

/-ɡəməs/

What Does -Gamous Mean?

-Gamous is a suffix that means Having the specified number or form of marriage. It is also used to mean Having the specified form of reproduction, or reproductive organs.

-Gamous Definition (Suffix)

  1. Having the specified number or form of marriage.
  2. Having the specified form of reproduction, or reproductive organs.

Synonyms of -Gamous

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Word Forms & Grammar

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Origin of -Gamous

From Ancient Greek γάμος (gámos, “union, marriage”), equivalent to -gamy +‎ -ous.