diclinous

adjective

di·​cli·​nous (ˌ)dī-ˈklī-nəs How to pronounce diclinous (audio)
: having the stamens and pistils in separate flowers

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diclinous was in 1777

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“Diclinous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diclinous. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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