exogamous meaning

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exogamous (adjective): characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related.

exogamous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

exogamous as an adjective

  1. characterized by or fit for fertilization by a flower that is not closely related

    Synonyms: exogamic

    Opposite: autogamous, endogamous

  2. pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only outside the limits of a clan or tribe

    Synonyms: exogamic

    Opposite: endogamous

    Related forms: exogamy

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with EX · words ending in US · 9-letter words

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