-gamous
a combining form with the meaning “having gametes or reproductive organs” of the kind specified by the initial element: heterogamous; also forming adjectives corresponding to nouns ending in -gamy: endogamous.
Origin of -gamous
< Greek
-gamos marrying; see
-ous
Words nearby -gamous
British Dictionary definitions for -gamous
-gamous
adj combining form
denoting marrying or uniting sexually
monogamous
Word Origin for -gamous
from Greek
gamos; see
-gamy
Medical definitions for -gamous
-gamous
suff.
Having a specified number of mates:monogamous.
Having a specified kind of reproduction or reproductive organs:heterogamous.