monoxylous

/mɒnɒksˈaɪləs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Produced or resulting from a single ovule or seed.

“The botanist noted that the plant’s fruit was monoxylous and had a single seed.”

2. noun

A plant with a monoxyle, especially a fruit with a single seed.

“The professor discussed the different types of monoxyles present in the local flora.”

Synonyms

  • heteroxylous
  • monomerous

Antonyms

  • heteromerous
  • heteroxylous