-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.