apogeny

noun

apog·​e·​ny
əˈpäjənē,
aˈ-
plural -es
botany
: loss of the reproductive function

Word History

Etymology

apo- + -geny

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“Apogeny.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apogeny. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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