heterogynous Meaning & Definition
What Does Heterogynous Mean?
As an adjective, heterogynous means Having females very unlike the males in form and structure. It can also mean Having females of two different kinds, one sexual and the other abortive or neuter, as ants or bees.
Heterogynous Definition (Adjective)
- Having females very unlike the males in form and structure.
Some heterogynous insects have winged males and wingless females.
- Having females of two different kinds, one sexual and the other abortive or neuter, as ants or bees.
Synonyms of Heterogynous
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Heterogynous synonyms and antonyms →Heterogynous in a Sentence
Some heterogynous insects have winged males and wingless females.
Word Forms & Grammar
heterogynous (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Heterogynous
Origin of Heterogynous
Ancient Greek [Term?] hetero- + -genous
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