monecious

/mɒnˈɛʃəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having only one sex or reproductive cell; hermaphroditic.

“Some species of plants are monecious, meaning they have both male and female reproductive organs in the same flower.”

2. noun

A hermaphroditic organism or part of an organism.

“The monecious flowers bloomed early in the season.”

Synonyms

  • hermaphroditic
  • unisexual

Antonyms

  • bisexual
  • dioecious