monandrous

[ muh-nan-druh s ]
/ məˈnæn drəs /

adjective

of, relating to, or characterized by monandry.
Botany.
  1. (of a flower) having only one stamen.
  2. (of a plant) having such flowers.

Origin of monandrous

From the Greek word mónandros, dating back to 1800–10. See mon-, -androus

Words nearby monandrous

monadic, monadism, monadnock, monaghan, monal, monandrous, monandry, monanthous, monarch, monarch butterfly, monarchal

Example sentences from the Web for monandrous

  • We belong, to speak plainly, to a species of animals which nature intends to be monogamous and monandrous.

    Freeland |Theodor Hertzka

British Dictionary definitions for monandrous

monandrous
/ (mɒˈnændrəs) /

adjective

having or preferring only one male sexual partner over a period of time
(of plants) having flowers with only one stamen
(of flowers) having only one stamen

Derived forms of monandrous

monandry, noun

Word Origin for monandrous

C19: from mono- + -androus