ædʒɪˈnuːs

Definitions

1. adjective

Having no sex or hermaphroditic; lacking sexual reproduction; such as some fungi, bacteria, or certain species of plants and animals.

“The agynous organism was studied in great detail to understand its unique reproductive system.”

2. noun

A characteristic or organism that lacks sexual reproduction.

“The scientist classified the species as agynous due to its asexual reproduction method.”