monogynic

/mɒnəˈdʒaɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of, relating to, or characterized by monogyny, especially in plants having a single ovule in each ovary.

“Many botanists have studied the monogynic flowers found in the species of orchids.”

2. noun

A plant or organism that has a single ovary with one ovule, especially in flowers with multiple carpels.

“The biologist observed a monogynic plant with multiple flowers on a single stem.”

Synonyms

  • monocarpous
  • monogynous

Antonyms

  • polyembryonic
  • polygynous