apocrenic

/æpəˈkrenɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to the time of year when a plant or animal is most likely to be fertile or produce seeds.

“The apocrenic flowers of the orchid bloomed in the spring.”

2. noun

A period of time when a plant or animal is in a state of maximum fertility or seed production.

“The apocrenic of the cornfield was a short but intense period in late summer.”

Synonyms

  • fertile
  • productive
  • reproductive

Antonyms

  • infertile
  • sterile