dioecious

/daɪˈɒsɪəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having male and female reproductive organs on separate individuals, but on the same species.

“The dioecious plants were a fascinating subject for botanists to study.”

2. noun

A dioecious plant or organism.

“The dioecious trees in the forest produced different types of flowers.”

Synonyms

  • dioccious
  • unisexual

Antonyms

  • hermaphroditic
  • monoecious