Meaning
Fertilization of a flower by pollen from the same plant.
Etymology
Origin: Ancient Greek
Etymology tree English homo- Proto-Indo-European *ǵem-der. Ancient Greek γᾰ́μος (gắmos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -γαμία (-gamía)bor. English -gamy English homogamy From homo- + -gamy.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
inbreedingexogamyextramarriageheterogamyintermarriagemixed marriageoutmarriage
Antonyms
heterogamyexogamyextramarriageintermarriagemixed marriageoutmarriage
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle: