unijugous

/ʌnɪˈdʒuːɡəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having only one jug or container, especially in reference to a plant that produces a single fruit or seed pod.

“The unijugous orchid produces a single, unique bloom.”

2. adjective

Having a single-celled or unicellular structure, especially in reference to an organism or part of an organism.

“The unijugous algae has a simple, single-celled structure.”

Synonyms

  • monocarpous
  • unicellular

Antonyms

  • multicellular
  • polyjugous