allogamy

[ uh-log-uh-mee ]
/ əˈlɒg ə mi /

noun

cross-fertilization in plants (opposed to autogamy).

Origin of allogamy

First recorded in 1875–80; allo- + -gamy

OTHER WORDS FROM allogamy

al·log·a·mous, adjective

Words nearby allogamy

allocution, allodial, allodium, allodynia, alloerotism, allogamy, allogeneic, allogeneic graft, allogeneic homograft, allogenic, allograft

British Dictionary definitions for allogamy

allogamy
/ (əˈlɒɡəmɪ) /

noun

cross-fertilization in flowering plants

Derived forms of allogamy

allogamous, adjective

Scientific definitions for allogamy

allogamy
[ ə-lŏg′ə-mē ]

See cross-fertilization.