Meaning
A living organism (originally a plant) produced asexually from a single ancestor, to which it is genetically identical.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Coined (in botany) in 1903, based on Ancient Greek κλών (klṓn, “twig”). Figurative use from the 1970s.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 12 recorded puzzles: