HERCOGAMOUS

Etymology

Adjective

hercogamous (not comparable)

(botany) Not capable of self-fertilization; said of hermaphrodite flowers in which some structural obstacle prevents autogamy.

Source: Wiktionary


Her*cog"a*mous, a. Etym: [Gr. (Bot.)

Definition: Not capable of self-fertilization; -- said of hermaphrodite flowers in which some structural obstacle forbids autogamy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

18 June 2025

SOUARI

(noun) large South American evergreen tree trifoliate leaves and drupes with nutlike seeds used as food and a source of cooking oil


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

coffee icon